Fluid - Transfer Case: Service and Repair

TRANSFER OIL

REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (for 1MZ-FE)
2. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (for 2AZ-FE)





3. REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSFER CASE PLUG
(a) Remove the No. 1 transfer case plug.

INSPECTION





1. INSPECT TRANSFER OIL
(a) Remove the No. 1 plug and gasket.
(b) Check that the oil level is 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.1968 in.) below the lower side of the transfer case No. 1 plug hole.

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

(c) When the oil level is too low, check for oil leakage.
(d) Tighten the No. 1 transfer case plug with a new No. 1 gasket.
Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf)
2. ADD TRANSFER OIL
(a) Remove the No. 1 transfer case plug and No. 1 gasket and add the oil.

NOTICE:
- When supplying oil, pour it slowly.
- Repeat supplying oil, several times at several minutes interval.

HINT: Within 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.1968 in.) below the lower side of the No. 1 transfer case plug hole.

(b) After leaving it alone for 5 minutes, recheck the oil level.
(c) Tighten the transfer case No. 1 plug with a new No. 1 gasket.

INSTALLATION





1. INSTALL NO. 1 TRANSFER CASE PLUG
(a) Install the No. 1 transfer case plug with a new No. 1 gasket.
Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf)
2. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (for 1MZ-FE)
3. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (for 2AZ-FE)