Fluid - Transfer Case: Testing and Inspection

GF1A TRANSFER: TRANSFER OIL: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. CHECK TRANSFER OIL

(a) Remove the transfer case plug No. 2 (for filler) and gasket.





(b) Check that the oil level is between 0 and 5.0 mm (0 and 0.20 in.) from the bottom lip of the case plug (for filler) hole.

If the result is not as specified, add transfer oil.

Oil grade:

Hypoid gear oil SX, API GL-5 or equivalent

Viscosity:

SAE 85W-90

Standard capacity:

0.45 liter (0.48 US qts, 0.40 Imp. qts)

NOTICE:
* When adding oil, pour it slowly.
* Too much or too little oil will lead to transfer problems.
(c) When the oil level is too low, check for oil leaks.

(d) Install a new gasket into the case plug (for filler) and then tighten the plug.

Torque : 39 Nm (398 kgf-cm, 28 ft-lbf)

2. ADD TRANSFER OIL

(a) Remove the case plug (for filler) and gasket.

(b) Pour oil so that the oil level is between 0 and 5.0 mm (0 and 0.197 in.) from the bottom lip of the case plug (for filler) hole.

NOTICE:
* When adding oil, pour it slowly.
* Add oil a little at a time, waiting several minutes between each addition of oil.
(c) Wait approximately 5 minutes and check that the oil level has not changed.

(d) Install a new gasket and the case plug (for filler).

Torque : 39 Nm (398 kgf-cm, 28 ft-lbf)