kirkafied
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« on: June 08, 2012, 08:35:00 PM » |
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Did my first final drive fluid change around 17k. Being im pushing 50k now thought it my be time again. Drain plug no problems. Fluid came out and looked quite good. After removing the exhaust from the headers to get a good bite on the fill plug. Glass packs r in the way to do this job without removing the exhaust or at least disconnecting. All is going well except now the fill plug is really seazed in there. I ended up striping the plug so bad even a bolt extractor wont get it out. My last resort is leaning her on the engine gaurd and adding the 5.1oz of fluid thru the drain hole. It worked without any problems. Can anyone think of a reason why this is a bad idea other then obvious half assed nature of doing it this way  ? Anti seaze is my freind!!!! |
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tank_post142
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« Reply #1 on: June 08, 2012, 08:38:02 PM » |
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pull the rear end to do a full service on the rear end. it's much easier to deal with on a work bench.
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #2 on: June 09, 2012, 05:55:48 AM » |
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« Last Edit: June 09, 2012, 06:00:44 AM by Chrisj CMA »
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whitestroke
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« Reply #3 on: June 09, 2012, 07:50:07 AM » |
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Is the fill plug the chrome cap I see at the top of the last picture?
If so is that just a cap with a screw underneath it?
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« Reply #4 on: June 09, 2012, 07:51:49 AM » |
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Is the fill plug the chrome cap I see at the top of the last picture?
If so is that just a cap with a screw underneath it?
That's the vent and its pressed in. No need to ever mess with it. -RP |
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redflash
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« Reply #5 on: June 09, 2012, 07:52:39 AM » |
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that chrome cap is the breather, keeps water out too...
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tank_post142
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« Reply #6 on: June 09, 2012, 08:16:05 AM » |
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he is pouring the lube in the fill plug hole. the bolt closest to you is the drain plug.
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Mallett
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« Reply #7 on: March 02, 2013, 04:54:58 PM » |
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I change my final drive oil every time I change my engine oil. Takes such a small amount & we all know that is how the drive shaft pinion cup is lubed...good insurance....IMO
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Brian
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« Reply #8 on: March 03, 2013, 04:24:55 AM » |
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I change my final drive oil every time I change my engine oil. Takes such a small amount & we all know that is how the drive shaft pinion cup is lubed...good insurance....IMO
I do the same Mallett. As well as every spring the rear end comes off for spline maintenance, maybe just a piece of mind knowing when the good weather comes around my driveline is in good working order. That small amount of fluid will not put me in the poor house. The exhaust pipe on that side does not have to be removed. When using the atv lift the shocks are the only thing that needs disconnected. I personally loosen the exhaust verses setting up the lift as I check all the header acron nuts anyway. |
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Mallett
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« Reply #9 on: March 03, 2013, 05:30:13 AM » |
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I change my final drive oil every time I change my engine oil. Takes such a small amount & we all know that is how the drive shaft pinion cup is lubed...good insurance....IMO
I do the same Mallett. As well as every spring the rear end comes off for spline maintenance, maybe just a piece of mind knowing when the good weather comes around my driveline is in good working order. That small amount of fluid will not put me in the poor house. The exhaust pipe on that side does not have to be removed. When using the atv lift the shocks are the only thing that needs disconnected. I personally loosen the exhaust verses setting up the lift as I check all the header acron nuts anyway. Brian, I don't remove anything...I have a small rubber hose I attach to a funnel & pour my oil in that way....easy |
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Brian
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« Reply #10 on: March 03, 2013, 05:27:07 PM » |
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I change my final drive oil every time I change my engine oil. Takes such a small amount & we all know that is how the drive shaft pinion cup is lubed...good insurance....IMO
I do the same Mallett. As well as every spring the rear end comes off for spline maintenance, maybe just a piece of mind knowing when the good weather comes around my driveline is in good working order. That small amount of fluid will not put me in the poor house. The exhaust pipe on that side does not have to be removed. When using the atv lift the shocks are the only thing that needs disconnected. I personally loosen the exhaust verses setting up the lift as I check all the header acron nuts anyway. Brian, I don't remove anything...I have a small rubber hose I attach to a funnel & pour my oil in that way....easy If leaving it on the sidestand are you pouring in the measured amount? |
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Mallett
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« Reply #11 on: March 03, 2013, 05:42:11 PM » |
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Yes Brian, I pour in 5.1 ozs in a measuring cup then pour it in...
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« Reply #12 on: March 30, 2019, 02:10:56 PM » |
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hello, i drained the my diff today, 6 oz of black fluid came out, how many oz do I put back ??
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« Reply #13 on: March 30, 2019, 03:55:53 PM » |
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hello, i drained the my diff today, 6 oz of black fluid came out, how many oz do I put back ??
I fill with the differential upright, (or bike upright) . I fill till it starts to come out the fill hole. Not very scientific, but it works. Don't over tighten the fill cap. It will crack fairly easily. |
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« Reply #14 on: March 30, 2019, 04:01:20 PM » |
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SUPER BIG THANKS. HAPPY TRAILS
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« Reply #15 on: March 30, 2019, 04:26:47 PM » |
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SUPER BIG THANKS. HAPPY TRAILS
Also, I recommend synthetic gear oil. |
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #16 on: March 31, 2019, 05:06:01 AM » |
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pull the rear end to do a full service on the rear end. it's much easier to deal with on a work bench.
+1. Been a fan of this method for years |
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #17 on: March 31, 2019, 05:09:47 AM » |
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Post a picture of the stripped fill plug, I may be able to help you get it off
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« Reply #18 on: March 31, 2019, 05:53:21 AM » |
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Post a picture of the stripped fill plug, I may be able to help you get it off
These resurrections can trick one. (It was 7 years back)  |
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #19 on: March 31, 2019, 09:47:11 AM » |
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Post a picture of the stripped fill plug, I may be able to help you get it off
These resurrections can trick one. (It was 7 years back) Ya. I didn't look closely enough. I thought it was a new response to an old post |
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