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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, see 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 N.m (2.3 kg-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 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lbf-ft) 

    Fig 1: Identifying Transfer Oil Level/Filler Plug
    G06867396Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  9. Install exhaust No. 2 pipe, see EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  10. Check exhaust system for exhaust gas leakage.
  11. Check transfer for oil leakage.