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Fluid - Transfer Case: Service and Repair




Replacing the Transfer Oil

With Automatic Transaxle






1. Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the drain plug and drain the oil.
2. Re-install the drain plug.





3. Add new oil through the filler pipe.

Recommended Oil:
Oil grade: API GL-5
Viscosity: SAE 75W-90
Capacity: 0.7 qt (0.7L)


4. Check the oil level and add as necessary.

NOTICE: Do not overfill


With Manual Transaxle





Replace the transfer oil with transaxle and differential oil.

Oil grade: API GL_5
Viscosity: SAE 75W-90
Capacity: 5.3 qt (5.0L)
Torque: 36 ft-lbf (49 N.m)