Changing 4WD Front Differential Oil

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

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

3. Avoid damage! Dirt and debris in oil may damage the differential. Clean area around opening before removing plug or dipstick.

   
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   Drain plug under center of machine.

   
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   Fill plug under left front side.

   Position drain pan under drain plug (A) at bottom right of housing.

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

5. Remove 4WD front differential drain plug (A) and allow oil to drain through opening 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.

   Front Differential Drain Plug	Torque	30-35 N·m (22-26 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.

   Front Differential Fill Plug	Torque	45-54 N·m (33-40 lb-ft)

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