Changing 4WD Front Differential Oil

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

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

  3. Avoid damage! Dirt and debris in the oil can damage 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 the 4WD front differential drain plug (A) at bottom right of housing.



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

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

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

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

    Drain PlugTorque7—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 the fill plug to specification.

    Fill PlugTorque11—40 N·m (8—30 lb·ft)

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

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