Changing 4WD Front Differential Oil

It may be necessary to remove front skid plate to access drain plug.

1. Operate machine to warm 4WD front differential oil.

2. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)

3. Dirt and debris in oil may cause damage to the 4WD differential. Clean area around opening before removing plug.

   
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   Drain plug under right front side.

   
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   Fill plug under left front side.

   Position drain pan under 4WD front differential drain plug (A) at bottom right of housing.

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4. Remove fill plug (B) located on left side of 4WD front differential.

5. Remove 4WD front differential drain plug (A) and allow oil to drain through opening (C) in frame and into drain pan.

6. Check washer on drain plug. Replace if missing or in poor condition.

7. Install and tighten drain plug to specification after all oil has drained.

   Drain Plug	Torque	7-14 N·m (5-10 lb-ft)

8. Add oil until the level is even with the bottom of the fill port.

9. Install and tighten fill plug to specification.

   Fill Plug	Torque	11-40 N·m (8-30 lb-ft)

10. Check 4WD front differential oil level again after the first several hours of operation.