Procedures

Transfer Case Draining and Filling

Special Tool(s):

Material:

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.
^ To install, tighten to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).





2. NOTE: Clean the area around the fill plug.

Remove the fill plug.





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

NOTE: The fluid level should be just below the fill plug.

Using the special tool, fill the transfer case to specification. Fill the transfer case until the fluid slowly flows over the fill plug threads. Clean the fluid from the fill plug area.
^ The fluid must be just below the fill plug hole. Because the fluid can be reached with a finger does not mean the fluid is at the correct level. Make sure the fluid is level with the filler opening for the correct fluid level.





4. Apply thread sealant to the fill plug threads, then install the fill plug.
^ Tighten to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).