Fluid - Transfer Case: Service and Repair

TRANSFER OIL

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION





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. 5 plug with a new gasket.
Torque: 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft. lbs.)