Fluid - Transfer Case: Service and Repair

1. Remove the fill-and-check plug; then remove the drain plug and drain the oil.




2. Install the drain plug, and add the specified oil from the fill-and-check plug port.




3. Fill to the bottom of the plug port.
Capacity: 0.5 liter (0.53 US qt, 0.44 Imp qt)




OIL SEAL (Transfer Carrier)
Replacement
1. Remove the drain plug and oil.
2. Remove the propeller shaft.
3. Before loosening the lock nut, measure the rotation starting torque of the drive pinion.

NOTE: Make a notation of this torque, at the time of installation, tighten the lock nut to this value.




4. Remove the lock nut with the SST.
5. Remove the companion flange with the SST.




6. Remove the oil seal.




7. Install the new oil seal with the SST.

NOTE: Coat the seal with differential oil.




8. Coat companion flange seal surface with differential oil and install the washer and companion flange.




9. Tighten the bolt with the SST.

NOTE: Check the drive pinion preload.

10. Install the drain plug and add the specified oil from the fill- and-check plug port.
Tightening torque: 39-59 N.m (4-6 m-kg, 29-43 ft-lb)