Removal and Replacement

Transfer Oil Change

1) Before changing or inspecting oil, be sure to stop engine and lift vehicle horizontally.
2) Check leakage.

If leakage exists, correct it.

NOTE:
Whenever vehicle is hoisted for any other service work than oil change, also be sure to check for oil leakage.

3) Remove exhaust No.2 pipe. Exhaust Pipe and Muffler Removal and Installation
4) Remove transfer oil level / filler plug (2).
5) Remove transfer oil drain plug (1), and drain oil.

6) Apply sealant to thread of transfer oil drain plug (1), and tighten it to specified torque.

"A" Sealant: 99000-31260 (SUZUKI Bond No.1217G)

Tightening torque
Transfer oil drain plug (a): 23 Nm (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 lbf-ft)

7) Pour new specified oil up to oil level / filler plug hole (3).

NOTE:
It is highly recommended to use API GL-5 80W-90 gear oil.

Transfer oil specification
: API GL-5 (For SAE classification, refer to viscosity chart [A] in figure.)

Transfer oil capacity
Reference: 0.6 liters (1.2/1.0 US/Imp. pt)

8) Apply sealant to thread of transfer oil level / filler plug, and then tighten it to specified torque.

"A" Sealant: 99000-31260 (SUZUKI Bond No.1217G)

Tightening torque
Transfer oil level / filler plug (b): 23 Nm (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 lbf-ft)









9) Install exhaust No.2 pipe. Exhaust Pipe and Muffler Removal and Installation
10) Check exhaust system for exhaust gas leakage.
11) Check transfer for oil leakage.