Axle maintenance procedure - '08 YDRE

tinkerhaus · 08-06-2018, 03:11 PM

Hi, does anyone have instructions on how to perform maintenance on the transaxle on a 2008 YDRE? Reading some threads here I have learned I need to change the oil and grease the hubs. Anything else?

Are there instructions anywhere? Better yet, anyone have a service manual that can be shared in digital format?

Unsoshl · 08-06-2018, 04:57 PM

I can scan the pages from the manual if you like. It only says change the oil and inspect brakes at 4 years. If you'd like me to send them shoot me your email.

cgtech · 08-06-2018, 07:34 PM

In my experience, 4 years isn't often enough for the Team "wet brake" axle. When you drain it and see how nasty the oil is due to that brake material, you may understand why I suggest a shorter interval.

Frizbgolf · 08-07-2018, 08:20 AM

gotta agree with cgtech that team axle should be drained and fluids replaced at least every 2 years in my opinion.

tinkerhaus · 08-07-2018, 09:23 AM

Thanks all for the tips. Any input on greasing the hubs? I have not even taken the wheels off, so it may be straightforward - I just want to be prepared to get it all done at once when I drop in my Plowman Riot Kit.

TX_Paladin · 08-07-2018, 09:47 AM

Did the Riot Kit upgrade this past weekend, and I did the oil change as well. It doesn't seem like I was able to get as much back in as I drained out. The cart does have a 6" lift, so I tried to jack up the rear end and make the fill hole a little more level. Still not sure I got 44 oz back in.

lefty0707 · 09-02-2020, 11:15 AM

Is there any videos on doing the transaxle change? Just got the cart and want to do this as not sure when it was done last.

Unsoshl · 09-02-2020, 05:41 PM

Take the plastic cover off the bottom of the bag well and you will see an allen bolt with a large head. That is the fluid fill. There is the same size bolt/plug at the bottom of your differential, which is the drain. I haven't seen any videos, but there are more detailed steps if you search this forum. I have an electronic copy of the service manual if you want it.

hipower · 09-08-2020, 11:50 AM

Facing this work in the near future. Is there a suggested oil to be used and quantity for refilling?

cgtech · 09-08-2020, 12:19 PM

Yamalube friction modified shaft drive gear oil 80w90 was the factory fill. 44oz.

08-06-2018, 03:11 PM	#1
tinkerhaus Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 22	Axle maintenance procedure - '08 YDRE Hi, does anyone have instructions on how to perform maintenance on the transaxle on a 2008 YDRE? Reading some threads here I have learned I need to change the oil and grease the hubs. Anything else? Are there instructions anywhere? Better yet, anyone have a service manual that can be shared in digital format?
tinkerhaus Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 22

08-06-2018, 04:57 PM	#2
Unsoshl Gone Wild Join Date: May 2016 Location: California Posts: 210	Re: Axle maintenance procedure - '08 YDRE I can scan the pages from the manual if you like. It only says change the oil and inspect brakes at 4 years. If you'd like me to send them shoot me your email.

08-06-2018, 07:34 PM	#3
cgtech Over This Interview Is... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 17,449	Re: Axle maintenance procedure - '08 YDRE In my experience, 4 years isn't often enough for the Team "wet brake" axle. When you drain it and see how nasty the oil is due to that brake material, you may understand why I suggest a shorter interval.

08-07-2018, 08:20 AM	#4
Frizbgolf Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Picayune, Mississippi Posts: 881	Re: Axle maintenance procedure - '08 YDRE gotta agree with cgtech that team axle should be drained and fluids replaced at least every 2 years in my opinion.

08-07-2018, 09:23 AM	#5
tinkerhaus Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 22	Re: Axle maintenance procedure - '08 YDRE Thanks all for the tips. Any input on greasing the hubs? I have not even taken the wheels off, so it may be straightforward - I just want to be prepared to get it all done at once when I drop in my Plowman Riot Kit.
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08-07-2018, 09:47 AM	#6
TX_Paladin Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 8	Re: Axle maintenance procedure - '08 YDRE Did the Riot Kit upgrade this past weekend, and I did the oil change as well. It doesn't seem like I was able to get as much back in as I drained out. The cart does have a 6" lift, so I tried to jack up the rear end and make the fill hole a little more level. Still not sure I got 44 oz back in.
TX_Paladin Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 8

09-02-2020, 11:15 AM	#7
lefty0707 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Rochester, Minnesota Posts: 1	Re: Axle maintenance procedure - '08 YDRE Is there any videos on doing the transaxle change? Just got the cart and want to do this as not sure when it was done last.

09-02-2020, 05:41 PM	#8
Unsoshl Gone Wild Join Date: May 2016 Location: California Posts: 210	Re: Axle maintenance procedure - '08 YDRE Take the plastic cover off the bottom of the bag well and you will see an allen bolt with a large head. That is the fluid fill. There is the same size bolt/plug at the bottom of your differential, which is the drain. I haven't seen any videos, but there are more detailed steps if you search this forum. I have an electronic copy of the service manual if you want it.

09-08-2020, 11:50 AM	#9
hipower Getting Wild Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Western PA summers and Central FL winters Posts: 95	Re: Axle maintenance procedure - '08 YDRE Facing this work in the near future. Is there a suggested oil to be used and quantity for refilling?

09-08-2020, 12:19 PM	#10
cgtech Over This Interview Is... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 17,449	Re: Axle maintenance procedure - '08 YDRE Yamalube friction modified shaft drive gear oil 80w90 was the factory fill. 44oz.

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