Rear diff. Humbling question

BobBoyce · 03-07-2017, 04:24 PM

On my RXV Shuttle 2+2, I jacked up the front end to make the rear pan mounting face level, applied the gasket maker, filled the rear pan with oil, then put it in place. I had to hold it there with one hand while I put the bolts in the holes and started them with the other. It was difficult to maneuvere close enough to get both hands in there at the same time. Once I had 2 bolts in across from one another snugged up enough to hold the pan on I brought the rest to the same point, then tightened them all.

Bob

JaxPilot · 03-07-2017, 10:09 PM

So if I have the axle off my cart, drain the differential, then remove the pan with the differential inverted, can I just pour "X" amount of oil in the differential while it's upside down, replace the pan, turn it right side up and be OK? Does anyone know what "X" should be on a 99 TXT? I think Gornoman said in another post it was 10 oz.

BobBoyce · 03-08-2017, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by JaxPilot

So if I have the axle off my cart, drain the differential, then remove the pan with the differential inverted, can I just pour "X" amount of oil in the differential while it's upside down, replace the pan, turn it right side up and be OK? Does anyone know what "X" should be on a 99 TXT? I think Gornoman said in another post it was 10 oz.

You should not invert a rear axle with the used oil in it. If there are any metal particles in the pan, they need to be removed and not dumped into the gears. The drain plug is not at the lowest point in the pan. Leave the rear end upright and remove the drain plug (if it has one), then remove the bolts and lower the pan. Clean the pan and mating surfaces thoroughly.

Consult the manual for your carts rear end to determine which oil and how much to put in. With my RXV, it requires 10 ounces and it must contain limited slip additive. I used synthetic differential lube and additive.

Bob

JaxPilot · 03-08-2017, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by BobBoyce

You should not invert a rear axle with the used oil in it.

Uh-oh.

lawnripper · 03-14-2017, 05:37 PM

Thanks for the links JohnnieB! Will these manuals work for my 2000 TXT PDS shuttle 2x2?

03-07-2017, 04:24 PM	#11
BobBoyce Gone Insane Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: TN/NC/GA Tri-state area Posts: 3,952	Re: Rear diff. Humbling question On my RXV Shuttle 2+2, I jacked up the front end to make the rear pan mounting face level, applied the gasket maker, filled the rear pan with oil, then put it in place. I had to hold it there with one hand while I put the bolts in the holes and started them with the other. It was difficult to maneuvere close enough to get both hands in there at the same time. Once I had 2 bolts in across from one another snugged up enough to hold the pan on I brought the rest to the same point, then tightened them all. Bob

03-07-2017, 10:09 PM	#12
JaxPilot Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: St. Augustine, FL Posts: 328	Re: Rear diff. Humbling question So if I have the axle off my cart, drain the differential, then remove the pan with the differential inverted, can I just pour "X" amount of oil in the differential while it's upside down, replace the pan, turn it right side up and be OK? Does anyone know what "X" should be on a 99 TXT? I think Gornoman said in another post it was 10 oz.

03-14-2017, 05:37 PM	#15
lawnripper “I don’t feel tardy” Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Central America Posts: 257	Re: Rear diff. Humbling question Thanks for the links JohnnieB! Will these manuals work for my 2000 TXT PDS shuttle 2x2?

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