Fluid - Transfer Case: Testing and Inspection

MF1A TRANSFER / 4WD / AWD: TRANSFER OIL: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. INSPECT TRANSFER OIL

(a) Stop the vehicle in a level place.

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





(c) Check that the oil surface is within 5 mm (0.196 in.) of the bottom of the No. 1 transfer case plug opening.





NOTICE:
* An excessively large or small amount of oil may cause damage.
* After adding oil, drive the vehicle and recheck the oil level.

(d) Check for oil leak if the oil level is low.

(e) Install a new gasket onto the No. 1 transfer case plug and then tighten the plug.

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

2. INSPECT FOR OIL LEAK