What happens when you replace transfer case fluid?
When the fluid is replaced, pay careful attention to the fluid you are draining; if there is a burnt smell or dark brown color or metal flakes or sheen, your transfer case may be damaged. Transfer case fluid is responsible for keeping the components of the transfer case well lubricated.
Where is the oil drain plug on a softail motorcycle?
Unscrew the engine oil drain plug with a 5/8-inch socket and a socket wrench. On Softail models the engine oil drain plug is under the right side of the motorcycle’s frame, near the rear wheel. Dyna and Touring models have their oil drain plugs under the transmission housing. Drain the engine oil into an oil pan.
How do you change the oil in a Dyna?
Dyna and Touring models have their oil drain plugs under the transmission housing. Drain the engine oil into an oil pan. Replace the drain plug’s O-ring, then screw it into place after the oil has drained. Tighten the drain plug to 18 foot-pounds with a torque wrench. Unscrew the oil filter from the front of the engine, using an oil filter wrench.
How do you change the oil in a Harley Davidson?
Drain the engine oil into an oil pan. Replace the drain plug’s O-ring, then screw it into place after the oil has drained. Tighten the drain plug to 18 foot-pounds with a torque wrench. Unscrew the oil filter from the front of the engine, using an oil filter wrench. Drain any oil trapped within the filter housing into your oil pan.
What’s the best way to replace transfer case fluid?
Remove the fill plug, then remove the drain plug. Allow the fluid to drain as long as possible as to extract the maximum amount. Step 1: Reinstall the drain plug. Once the fluid has drained completely, reinstall the drain plug, leaving the fill plug out. Tip: Some fluid bottles come with a spout top so you can squeeze the fluid out through it.
Where is the drain plug in the transfer case?
The parking brakes should be set and the block/chock at least one wheel back and front. The fill and drain plugs are normally located facing the rear of the vehicle and transfer case. You will find the plug for the fill located higher up while the one at the lower end is the drain.
What kind of oil do I need for a transfer case?
4. What Kind Of Transfer Case Fluid Do I Need? Full-time systems use SAE 10W – 30 or 10W – 40 engine oil while the conventional transfer cases will require SAE 80W-90, or SAE 80W GL-5 gear lubricants. For conventional transfer cases, you will also require DEXRON II fluid for transmission.
How do you fill up a transfer case?
The transfer case does not have a dipstick to check fluid level. It is basically “fill till you spill.†Using either the fluid bottle top or syringe, fill the fluid into the filler plug hole until fluid runs out of it. Step 3: Clean up. Reinstall the fluid fill plug. Wipe any excess fluid from the transfer case.