Service Manual

6.2
TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Specifications
Lubrication Specifications
SHIFT LINKAGE / GEAR SELECTOR
Shift Linkage Inspection
1. Remove the seat and upper RH side panel (see Chapter 9).
2. Inspect the linkage rod pivot end attached to the
transmission bellcrank and the snap linkage attached to the
gear selector.
NOTE: Linkage rod length and angle is preset.
3. Replace any components that appear worn or damaged.
Gear Selector Removal
1. Remove the seat and upper RH side panel (see Chapter 9).
2. Push linkage rod out of the snap linkage at the gear selector.
3. Remove the retaining screw from the back side and pull the
gear selector out from the frame support as an assembly.
NOTE: Remove RH frame support to ease removal.
ITEM TORQUE VALUE
Transmission Fill Plug
10-14 ft. lbs.
(14-19 Nm)
Transmission Drain Plug
10-14 ft. lbs.
(14-19 Nm)
Transmission Case
Screws
15-20 ft. lbs.
(20-27 Nm)
Oil Deflector Plate Screws
7-10 ft. lbs.
(9-14 Nm)
Bell Housing Screws
50-60 ft. lbs.
(68-81 Nm)
Bellcrank Nut
12-18 ft. lbs.
(16-24 Nm)
Shift Detent Plug
17-23 ft. lbs.
(23-31 Nm)
Transmission Coupler Nut
115-125 ft. lbs.
(156-170 Nm)
TRANSMISSION CAPACITY
Synthetic Sportsman XP
Transmission Fluid
(PN 2877606) (Quart)
32 oz. (946 ml)