Suzuki Vitara (LY) 2016-2017 · Service Manual Repair Instructions

Transfer Oil Change

Precautions: Precautions for Driveline / Axle · General safety (00)

1)Hoist vehicle.
2)Remove transfer oil level / filler plug (1).
3)Remove transfer oil drain plug (2), and drain oil.
4)Apply sealant to thread of transfer oil drain plug, 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 kgf-m, 17.0 lbf-ft)
5)Replenish transfer with new specified oil up to oil level / filler plug hole (3).
NOTE:
•Hypoid gear oil must be used for transfer.
•It is highly recommended to use “SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W-85”.
Transfer oil specification
SUZUKI GEAR OIL 99000-22B30
API GL-5 (For SAE classification, refer to viscosity chart.)
Viscosity chart
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[a]: Outside air temperature
Transfer oil capacity
Reference: 0.88 – 0.98 liters (1.86/1.55 – 2.07/1.72 US/Imp. pt)
6)Apply sealant to thread of transfer oil level / filler plug, and then tighten it to specified torque.
If torque wrench space is not enough, remove exhaust No.1 pipe.
•M16A model: icon 
•K14C model: icon 
•D16AA model: icon 
“A”: Sealant 99000–31260 (SUZUKI Bond No.1217G)
Tightening torque
Transfer oil level / filler plug (b): 23 N·m (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 lbf-ft)
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[A]: Petrol model [B]: Diesel model