Fluid - Transfer Case: Service and Repair

Transfer Case Draining and Filling

Special Tools:

Materials:

1. Remove the drain plug and drain the fluid. Clean the drain plug and the drain plug area. Apply thread sealant to the drain plug threads. Reinstall the drain plug.





^ To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).





2. Clean the area around the fill plug. Remove the fill plug.





3. CAUTION: Incorrect fluid fill can result in transfer case failure.

Using the special tool, fill the transfer case to specification.
^ The fluid must be just below the fill plug hole. Fill the case until the fluid slowly flows over the fill plug threads. Clean the fluid from the fill plug area.





4. Apply thread sealant to the fill plug threads, then install the fill plug.
^ Tighten to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).