Transfer Case Oil - Yamaha Wild Star XV1600A Owner's Manual

1. Transfer case oil filler cap
2. Transfer case oil check bolt

Transfer case oil

The transfer case oil level should be
checked before each ride. In addition,
the oil must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
To check the transfer case oil level
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
NOTE:
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Make sure that the motorcycle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking the oil
level. A slight tilt to the side can result in
a false reading.
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2. Remove the oil check bolt, and
then check the oil level in the
transfer case.
NOTE:
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The oil should be at the brim of the
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check hole.
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3. If the oil is below the brim of the
check hole, remove the oil filler
cap, add sufficient oil of the rec-
ommended type to raise it to the
correct level, and then install the
oil filler cap.
4. Install the oil check bolt, and then
tighten it to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
Transfer case oil check bolt:
7.5 Nm (0.75 m·kg)
1. Transfer case oil drain bolt
To change the transfer case oil
1. Place an oil pan under the transfer
2. Remove the drain bolt and the
3. Install the drain bolt and the check
6-12
case to collect the used oil.
check bolt to drain the oil from the
transfer case.
bolt, and then tighten the drain bolt
to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
Transfer case oil drain bolt:
17.5 Nm (1.75 m·kg)
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