Tool for transfer case oil fill hole? without mar

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05-14-2007 12:01 PM

BADWAR2
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Tool for transfer case oil fill hole? without mar

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Hello, I am getting ready to do my 600 mile service and I have a few questions. I have found by searching how to change the oil, and the transfer case oil.

Question #1 What is everyone useing to remove and reinstall the transfer case oil fill plug, without marking it up??

Question #2 For the trans on this site is says to use .42qt of oil, to me that is 13.5ounces correct??

Question #3 For the trans it says to use 80 w hypoid gear oil, I have Suzuki 80-90W hypoid gear oil. Is this acceptable??

Thanks in advance for everyones help, this is a great site. Joel

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05-14-2007 12:05 PM In reply to

flb_78
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question 1 - I have yet to succeed to remove the plug without marring it up some, some folks use a big flat washer and vise grips...

question 2 - I put in 1 pint, half a quart, or 16oz...no problems, its just a chain and 2 gears, if it is overfilled, it will just blow some out of the transfer case vent, (first time i changed it, i overfilled it)

question 3 - yes, it should work, I use Mobil 1 75w90 full synthetic

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05-14-2007 12:29 PM In reply to

fuch0049
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1. big screwdriver with towel over the tip worked for me

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05-14-2007 12:44 PM In reply to

Vietz2
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1. I got this from others on this site...a 50 cent piece works great.

05-14-2007 1:22 PM In reply to

AlanH
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Suzuki 80w-90 hypoid gear oil is fine. I use Valvoline 80w-90 Cake

and change out evry season.

Yes, .42qt is 13.5oz ... there is a small sight/full hole adjacent to the fill port. Be sure your bike is level when you do the change. No need to overfill.

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05-14-2007 1:40 PM In reply to

SuicideD_45
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Doesn't one of the wrenches supplied with the OEM tool kit have a specially shaped end for the purpose? I haven't removed mine, but I figured Yamaha would include something like that....I'm going to check my pouch now!!

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05-14-2007 2:10 PM In reply to

ridingrules
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I think some of the guys have fabbed a special tool for that. Something like a half a washer welded on a shaft.

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05-14-2007 2:21 PM In reply to

Damon
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I taped off the cap and exhaust, then used a long bolt with a large, flat head to remove the cap. It was tedious but effective.

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05-14-2007 10:08 PM In reply to

PapaJ
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I used a quarter with the ridge on the edge filed smooth wrapped in an old t-S$%^ and a pair of vice grips.

05-14-2007 10:51 PM In reply to

Warrior_Dave
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Gents....This is the actual tool for this job:

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05-14-2007 10:54 PM In reply to

Turk
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Flathead with electric tape covering the tip

05-15-2007 8:05 AM In reply to

independent_lemming
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Side of a Spanner wrench that I use on some gears at work. It fits the slot like it was made for it.

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05-15-2007 11:19 AM In reply to

BADWAR2
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quote:
Originally posted by Warrior_Dave

Gents....This is the actual tool for this job:

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Dave

Dave, where does one get such wrench???

And thank all of you for your help and advice so far, Joel.

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05-16-2007 6:52 AM In reply to

The_Bear
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quote:
Originally posted by BADWAR2

quote:
Originally posted by Warrior_Dave

Gents....This is the actual tool for this job:

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Dave
Dave, where does one get such wrench???

And thank all of you for your help and advice so far, Joel.

You can get it at just about any MC dealer.

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05-17-2007 11:08 AM In reply to

SuicideD_45
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I checked the tool pouch when I did the new lines and found nothing that would work. Thought the shock-adjuster tool would fit the slot, but it was too thick.

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