Procedures

STANDARD PROCEDURE - FLUID DRAIN/REFILL





The fill and drain plugs are both in the rear case.

1. Raise vehicle. Ensure that the vehicle is level on the hoist.
2. Position drain pan under transfer case.
3. Remove drain and fill plugs and drain lubricant completely.
4. Install drain plug. Tighten plug to 20-34 Nm (15-25 ft. lbs.).
5. Remove drain pan.

NOTE: In order to perform the next step, obtain a length of thin steel rod. Bend a section 38 mm (1.5 in.) long, 90 degrees to the remainder of the rod. Use the bent end of the steel rod as a dipstick to determine the fluid level in the transfer case.

6. The transfer case must be filled to within 25-35 mm (0.98-1.38 in.) of the bottom edge of fill plug opening with the required fluid.
7. Install and tighten fill plug to 20-34 Nm (15-25 ft. lbs.).
8. Lower vehicle.