TRANSFER OIL REPLACEMENT

PROCEDURE

1. DRAIN TRANSFER OIL

   Note

   

   Before proceeding with work, wedge a cloth or similar item into the transfer case lower protector to prevent transfer oil from sticking to the transfer case protector cushion.

   
   
   1. 

      *1	Filler Plug
      *2	Drain Plug

      Remove the filler plug and gasket.

   2. Remove the drain plug and gasket to drain the transfer oil.

   3. Install a new gasket to the drain plug, and then install the drain plug.

      Torque:

      37 N*m  { 377 kgf*cm, 27 ft.*lbf }

2. ADD TRANSFER OIL

   
   
   1. 

      *a	0 to 5.0 mm

      Add oil so that the oil level is between 0 to 5.0 mm (0 to 0.196 in.) from the bottom lip of the filler plug hole.

      Oil grade
      Toyota Genuine Transfer Gear Oil LF or Equivalent

      Viscosity
      SAE 75W

      Standard capacity
      1.0 liters (1.1 US qts, 0.9 Imp. qts)

      Note

      Too much or too little oil will lead to transfer problems.

   2. Install a new gasket to the filler plug, and then install the filler plug.

      Torque:

      37 N*m  { 377 kgf*cm, 27 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      
      

      • When adding transfer oil, make sure the vehicle is level.

      • An excessively large or small amount of oil may cause problems.

      • After adding oil, drive the vehicle and recheck the oil level.

   3. Inspect for transfer oil leaks.