Textron Stampede 900 2017 - Ft. Lbs. (54 - 60 Nm); Ft. Lbs. (95 - 105 Nm); Installation of Upper Control Arm Assembly Is the; Ratchet

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REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
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1. Lift and support vehicle. See LIFTING THE VEHI-
CLE on page 13.
2. Remove the rear wheels. See Wheel Removal on
page 54.
3. Remove bolt (21) washers (30) and nut (22) that
secure each side of the stabilizer bar (31) to the sta-
bilizer links (30).
4. Remove bolts (18) and nuts (19) that secure the sta-
bilizer bar brackets (16) to each side of the frame.
Remove the stabilizer bar.
5. With the stabilizer bar removed, inspect the bushings
(15) for damage or deterioration. Replace if neces-
sary.
6. Installation of upper control arm assembly is the
reverse of removal.
7. Tighten the hardware to the torque values specified:
REAR DIFFERENTIAL
Oil Change
Tool List Qty.
Rag.............................................................................. 1
Drain Pan .................................................................... 1
Ratchet........................................................................ 1
Socket, 1/2” ................................................................. 1
Torx Bit, T30 ................................................................ 1
Allen Wrench, 5mm ..................................................... 1
Torque Wrench, ft. lbs. ................................................ 1
NOTICE: The rear differential has two chambers; top
and bottom.
You may choose to remove the truck bed, side panel
and/or skid plate for full access to the rear differen-
tial fill and drain plugs See BODY on page 15.
1. Clean the areas around the fill and drain plugs with a
clean rag.
2. Remove the oil drain plug located on the bottom of
the differential and allow the oil to drain completely
(Ref. Fig. 13).
3. Replace the drain plug and tighten to 10 ft. lbs. (14
Nm) torque.
4. Remove the fill plug.
5. Add 6.1 oz. (180 ml) of oil. See RECOMMENDED
LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS on page 168.
6. Replace the fill plug and tighten to 10 ft. lbs. (14 Nm)
torque. Check for leaks.
Rear Differential Oil Check
NOTICE: Check the rear differential oil in the upper
and lower chambers at the Initial Service and then at
regular intervals indicated.
1. Remove the fill plug and inspect the oil in each
chamber for water or any other contamination. If the
oil is contaminated, it must be replaced.
Rear Differential Oil Replacement (Upper
Chamber)
Fig. 13 Fill and Drain Plugs
2. Remove the drain plug from the upper chamber of
the differential and allow the oil to drain completely.
3. Install the drain plug.
4. Remove the fill plug.
5. Add oil to full capacity or until the oil level is 3/8 - 1/2
in. (10 to 13 mm) below the bottom of the fill hole.
NOTICE: See RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND
FLUIDS on page 168.
6. Install the fill plug.
Item Torque Specification
21, 22 70 - 77 ft. lbs. (95 - 105 Nm)
18, 19 30 - 33 ft. lbs. (40 - 45 Nm)
Drain Plug
Fill Plug