Procedures
TRANSFER OILON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. CHECK TRANSFER OIL
a. Remove the case plug (filler plug) and gasket.
b. Check that the oil level is between 0 to 5.0 mm (0 to 0.20 inch) from the bottom lip of the case plug (filler plug) hole.
If the result is not as specified, add transfer oil.
Oil grade: GL-4 or GL-5
Viscosity: SAE 75W-90
Standard capacity: 1.3 liters (1.4 US qts, 1.1 Imp. qts.)
NOTICE:
^ After changing the oil, drive the vehicle and check the oil level again.
^ Too much or too little oil will lead to transfer problems.
c. When the oil level is too low, check for oil leakage.
d. Install a new gasket into the case plug (filler plug) and then tighten the plug.
Torque: 37 Nm (377 kgf-cm, 27 ft. lbs.)
2. ADD TRANSFER OIL
a. Remove the case plug (filler plug) and gasket.
b. Pour oil so that the oil level is between 0 to 5.0 mm (0 to 0.20 inch) from the bottom lip of the case plug (filler plug) hole.
NOTICE:
^ When adding oil, pour it slowly.
^ Add oil a little at a time, waiting several minutes between each addition of oil.
c. Wait approximately 5 minutes and check that the oil level has not changed.
d. Install a new gasket and the case plug (filler plug).
Torque: 37 Nm (377 kgf-cm, 27 ft. lbs.)