2016 YAMAHA YXZ1000R oil change

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13. Install the side panel bolts, and then tight-en them to the specified torque.
EBU35103Transmission oilCheck the oil level and change the transmis-
sion oil at the intervals specified in the general
maintenance and lubrication chart.
1. Rear bottom panel
2. Bolt A
3. Bolt BTightening torques:Bolt A:7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Bolt B: 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
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1
2
2
1. Bolt BTightening torque: Bolt B:7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
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6. Install the panel.
To change the transmission oil 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove panel B (page 8-10).
3. Place an oil pan under the transmission case to collect the used oil.
4. Remove the transmission oil filler cap, and then the transmission oil drain bolt
and its gasket to drain the oil from the
transmission case. 5. Install the transmission oil drain bolt and
new gasket, and then tighten the bolt to
the specified torque.
6. Refill with the specified amount of the recommended oil, and then install the
transmission oil filler cap.
NOTICEECB03150Do not use oils with a diesel specifica-
tion of “CD” or oils of a higher quality
than specified. In addition, do not use
oils labeled “ENERGY CONSERVING II”
or higher.
1. Transmission oil drain bolt
2. Gasket2
1
Tightening torque:
Transmission oil drain bolt:20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf)
Recommended oil: See page 10-1.
Oil quantity: 1.50 L (1.59 US qt, 1.32 Imp.qt)
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In order to prevent clutch slippage, do
not mix any chemical additives. TIPBe sure to wipe up any spilled oil. 7. Start the engine and drive the vehicle for
a few minutes to circulate the transmis-
sion oil.
8. Park the vehicle on a level surface, stop
the engine, and then check the transmis-
sion case for oil leakage.TIPIf oil is leaking confirm that the transmission
oil filler cap is properly installed and then have
a Yamaha dealer check the transmission. 9. Check the transmission oil level and cor-rect if necessary.
10. Install the panel.
EBU36050Final gear oilCheck the oil level and change the final gear
oil at the intervals specified in the general
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Checking the final gear oil level 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove the final gear oil filler bolt and its gasket, and then check the oil level in the
final gear case. The oil level should be at
the brim of the filler hole.
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4. Install the drain bolt and its new gasket,and then tighten the bolt to the specified
torque.
5. Refill with the recommended final gear oil up to the brim of the filler hole. NOTICE:
Be sure no foreign material enters the
final gear case.
[ECB00422]
TIP GL-4 is a quality and additive rating; GL-5
rated hypoid gear oils may also be used.
 If desired, an SAE 80W -90 hypoid gear oil
may be used instead.
6. Check the oil filler bolt gasket for dam- age, and replace it if necessary.
7. Install the oil filler bolt and its gasket, and then tighten the bolt to the specified
torque.
8. Check for oil leakage. If oil leakage is found, check for the cause.EBU36060Differential gear oilCheck the oil level and change the differential
gear oil at the intervals specified in the gener-
al maintenance and lubrication chart.
Checking the differential gear oil level
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
Tightening torque: Final gear oil drain bolt:23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
Recommended oil: SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Oil quantity: 0.47 L (0.50 US qt, 0.41 Imp.qt)
Tightening torque:Final gear oil filler bolt:23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
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