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Fluid - Transfer Case: Service and Repair

Transfer Assembly Fluid Replacement
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on), and turn the engine off.
3. Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the transfer fluid (hypoid gear oil).





4. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B). Tighten the drain plug to the specified torque.
5. Remove the filler plug (A) and sealing washer (B).





6. Refill the transfer assembly with the recommended fluid (hypoid gear oil) through the filler hole (C) until the fluid flows out. Use a SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity hypoid gear oil, API classified GI-4 or GI-5 only.
Viscosity
SAE 90: Above 0°F (-18°C)
SAE 80W-90: Below 0°F (-18°C)
Transfer Fluid (Hypoid Gear Oil) Capacity: 0.43 L (0.45 US qt) at fluid change
7. Install the filler plug and a new sealing washer. Tighten the filler plug to the specified torque.