Fluid - Transfer Case: Testing and Inspection

MF2A TRANSFER: TRANSFER OIL: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. INSPECT TRANSFER OIL

(a) Remove the No. 1 transfer case plug and gasket.





(b) Check the oil level is within 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.20 in.) below the lowest end of the hole for the No. 1 transfer case 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 transfer case plug with a new gasket.

Torque : 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft-lbf)

2. ADD TRANSFER OIL

(a) Remove the No. 1 transfer case 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 to 5 mm (0 to 0.20 in.) below the lowest end of the hole for the No. 1 transfer case plug.

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Oil grade:

API GL-5

Viscosity:

SAE 90

Capacity:

0.9 liters (0.95 US qts, 0.71 lmp.qts)

(b) After leaving it alone for 5 minutes, recheck the oil level.

(c) Tighten the No. 1 transfer case plug with a new gasket.

Torque : 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft-lbf)