Changing The Differential Gear Oil - Yamaha Kodiak 450 Owner's Manual

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1. Final gear oil filler bolt
2. Gasket
3. Final gear oil
4. Correct oil level
Recommended final gear oil:
See page 10-1.
TIP
If the recommended oil is not available, SAE 80W-
90 API GL-5 Hypoid gear oil may be used instead.
However, when using this oil, noise from the final
gear case may occur when applying the rear
brake.
7. Check the oil filler bolt gasket for damage,
and replace it if necessary.
8. Install the oil filler bolt and its gasket, and then
tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
Final gear oil filler bolt:
22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lb·ft)
9. Check the final gear case for oil leakage. If oil
is leaking, check for the cause.
10. Install the final gear case guard by installing
the bolts, and then tightening them to the
specified torque.
Tightening torque:
Final gear case guard bolt:
8 N·m (0.8 kgf·m, 5.9 lb·ft)
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Changing the differential gear oil

The differential gear case must be checked for oil
leakage before each ride. If any leakage is found,
have a Yamaha dealer check and repair the ATV.
In addition, the differential gear oil must be
changed as follows at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
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