Procedures
Transfer Case Draining and FillingMaterial:
1. CAUTION: Transfer case failure can result if the correct fill procedures are not followed.
Remove the drain plug and drain the fluid.
^ Position a suitable drain pan under the transmission.
2. Clean and install the drain plug.
^ To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
3. CAUTION: Incorrect fluid fill can result in transfer case failure.
NOTE: Fill the transfer case with the vehicle on a level surface.
NOTE: The fluid level should be just below the fill plug.
NOTE: Clean the area around the fill plug.
Remove the fill plug. Using a suitable oil suction gun, fill the transfer case to the correct level with the specified fluid.
^ The fluid must be just below the fill plug hole. Because the fluid can be reached with a finger does not mean the fluid is at the correct level. Make sure the fluid is level with the filler opening for the correct fluid level.
4. Clean and install the fill plug.
^ To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.)