Unitized Transaxle Service

PuffDaddy · 11-21-2009, 12:43 AM

Replace rear-end oil. Use a 14mm ratchet and socket to remove the lower drain plug of the transmission and differential on Upper/Lower Unit Kawasaki rear ends, only remove the lower one (6:00) on unitized transaxles. Upper/Lower Kawasaki Unit: fill top unit fill plug hole with a relatively light synthetic gear oil. Fill lower unit with 80W-90 gear oil. Unitized Kawasaki/Graziano: Fill top fill plug hole (9:00) with 80W-90 synthetic gear oil.

Looking for clarification on how to service the transaxle/rear end of a 94 CC Gasser.

I found what seems to be a Lower drain and service port. Than just above that there looks to be another set of drain/service port bolts. I drained and serviced the lower unit but should I drain and service the upper half also?

rib33024 · 11-21-2009, 01:06 AM

--YES

lockman1 · 11-21-2009, 08:11 AM

What rib said!

I posted a reply a while back...

http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/gas-c...rear-axle.html

PuffDaddy · 11-21-2009, 08:28 AM

Thanks for the info Gentlemen!

scottyb · 11-21-2009, 08:33 AM

I think you can put synthetic oils in these differentials and forget about them for awhile..... except for checking to see if it needs topping off

lockman1 · 11-21-2009, 08:37 AM

I agree with scotty!
I have Mobil 1 80W-90 in mine...
but, as picky as I am... I still change it every year, when I know I could leave it longer!

but, that's just me!

scottyb · 11-21-2009, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lockman1

I agree with scotty!
I have Mobil 1 80W-90 in mine...
but, as picky as I am... I still change it every year, when I know I could leave it longer!

but, that's just me!

Nothing wrong with babying (taking care of) the one you got

ckiguy · 11-21-2009, 06:02 PM

ok so how much fluid, or bottles should one buy if they were to service both?

PuffDaddy · 11-21-2009, 06:58 PM

I believe my lower unit was 22 oz. Drain and fill until it over flows from the service port. I haven't done the top unit yet. The bottle I had was 26 oz so you may need two. I used a squeeze bottle with a tube in it that I use when working on my airplane.! Worked great. Give it try!

rib33024 · 11-21-2009, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PuffDaddy

I believe my lower unit was 22 oz. Drain and fill until it over flows from the service port. I haven't done the top unit yet. The bottle I had was 26 oz so you may need two. I used a squeeze bottle with a tube in it that I use when working on my airplane.! Worked great. Give it try!

Sounds good man

11-21-2009, 12:43 AM	#1
PuffDaddy Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fort Worth Texas!!! Posts: 61	Unitized Transaxle Service Replace rear-end oil. Use a 14mm ratchet and socket to remove the lower drain plug of the transmission and differential on Upper/Lower Unit Kawasaki rear ends, only remove the lower one (6:00) on unitized transaxles. Upper/Lower Kawasaki Unit: fill top unit fill plug hole with a relatively light synthetic gear oil. Fill lower unit with 80W-90 gear oil. Unitized Kawasaki/Graziano: Fill top fill plug hole (9:00) with 80W-90 synthetic gear oil. Looking for clarification on how to service the transaxle/rear end of a 94 CC Gasser. I found what seems to be a Lower drain and service port. Than just above that there looks to be another set of drain/service port bolts. I drained and serviced the lower unit but should I drain and service the upper half also?

11-21-2009, 01:06 AM	#2
rib33024 ...................... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: FT Lauderdale FL. Posts: 16,416	Re: Unitized Transaxle Service --YES

11-21-2009, 08:11 AM	#3
lockman1 What the ....? Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N.E. Wisconsin Posts: 14,928	Re: Unitized Transaxle Service What rib said! I posted a reply a while back... http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/gas-c...rear-axle.html

11-21-2009, 08:28 AM	#4
PuffDaddy Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fort Worth Texas!!! Posts: 61	Re: Unitized Transaxle Service Thanks for the info Gentlemen!

11-21-2009, 08:33 AM	#5
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,406	Re: Unitized Transaxle Service I think you can put synthetic oils in these differentials and forget about them for awhile..... except for checking to see if it needs topping off

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11-21-2009, 08:37 AM	#6
lockman1 What the ....? Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N.E. Wisconsin Posts: 14,928	Re: Unitized Transaxle Service I agree with scotty! I have Mobil 1 80W-90 in mine... but, as picky as I am... I still change it every year, when I know I could leave it longer! but, that's just me!

11-21-2009, 06:02 PM	#8
ckiguy Bad *** Speller! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 1,338	Re: Unitized Transaxle Service ok so how much fluid, or bottles should one buy if they were to service both?

11-21-2009, 06:58 PM	#9
PuffDaddy Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fort Worth Texas!!! Posts: 61	Re: Unitized Transaxle Service I believe my lower unit was 22 oz. Drain and fill until it over flows from the service port. I haven't done the top unit yet. The bottle I had was 26 oz so you may need two. I used a squeeze bottle with a tube in it that I use when working on my airplane.! Worked great. Give it try!

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