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Inspecting and Adding Fluid

TRANSFER OIL (4WD)
ADJUSTMENT





1. INSPECT TRANSFER OIL
a. Remove the No.1 plug and gasket.
b. Check the oil level is within 0 - 5 mm (0 - 0.20 inch) below the lowest end of the hole for No.1 plug.

NOTICE:
^ When changing oil, recheck the oil level after driving.
^ Excessively large or small quantity of oil may cause some trouble.

c. When the oil level is too low, check for oil leakage.
d. Tighten the No.1 plug with a new gasket.
Torque: 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft. lbs.)
2. ADD TRANSFER OIL
a. Remove the No.1 plug and gasket and supply oil.

NOTICE:
^ When supplying oil, pour it slowly.
^ Supply oil several times at several minutes interval.

HINT: The oil level should be within 0 - 5 mm (0 - 0.20 inch) below the lowest end of the hole for the No.1 plug.

b. After leaving it alone for 5 minutes, recheck the oil level.
c. Tighten the No. 1 plug with a new gasket.
Torque: 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft. lbs.)