Transfer Oil Service
TRANSFER OILON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. INSPECT TRANSFER OIL
a. Remove the transfer case No. 1 plug and gasket No. 1.
b. Check that the oil level is 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.1968 inch) below the lower side of the transfer case No. 1 plug hole.
NOTICE:
^ When changing oil, recheck the oil level after driving.
^ Excessively large or small amounts of oil may cause some trouble.
c. When the oil level is too low, check for oil leakage.
d. Tighten the transfer case No. 1 plug with a new gasket No. 1.
Torque: 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft. lbs.)
2. ADD TRANSFER OIL
a. remove the transfer case No. 1 plug and gasket No. 1 and add the oil.
NOTICE:
^ When checking oil, make sure the vehicle is level.
^ When adding oil, pour it slowly.
^ Add oil several times in interval.
HINT: within 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.1968 inch) below the lower side of the transfer case No. 1 plug hole.
b. After leaving it alone for 5 minutes, recheck the oil level.
c. Tighten the transfer case No. 1 plug with a new gasket No. 1.
Torque: 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft. lbs.)