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Extension Case Oil Change

  1. Before changing or inspecting oil, be sure to stop engine and lift vehicle horizontally.
  2. With vehicle lifted up, check oil level and leakage. If leakage exists, correct or repair it.
    NOTE: Whenever vehicle is hoisted for any other service work than oil change, also be sure to check for oil leakage.
  3. Remove oil filler plug (2).
  4. Remove drain plug (1), and drain old oil.
  5. Apply sealant to thread of drain plug (1), and tighten it to specified torque.

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

    Tightening torque 

    Extension case oil drain plug (a): 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lbf-ft) 

    NOTE: If water or rust is mixed in drained oil, be sure to check breather hose of extension case.
  6. Pour new specified oil until oil level reaches bottom of oil filler plug hole (3) as shown in figure.
    NOTE: It is highly recommended to use API 75W-90 gear oil.

    Extension case oil specifications 

    : API GL-4 (For SAE classification, refer to viscosity chart [A] in figure  Fig 2 .) 

    Extension case oil capacity (Reference) 

    0.4 liters (0.8/0.7 US/Imp. pt) 

  7. Apply sealant to thread of filler plug, and then tighten it to specified torque.

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

    Tightening torque 

    Extension case oil filler plug (b): 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lbf-ft) 

    Fig 1: Identifying Extension Case Oil Filler And Drain Plug
    G06499080Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
    Fig 2: Transmission Oil SAE Viscosity Chart
    G06499081Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.