TRANSFER OIL ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION


  1. PRECAUTION

    CAUTION:

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before service Click here.

  2. INSPECT TRANSFER OIL


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      Remove the No. 1 transfer case plug and gasket.

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      Check that the oil level is between 0 and 5 mm (0 and 0.197 in.) from the bottom lip of the case plug hole.

      Note


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

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

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

    3. Check for oil leakage if the oil level is low.

    4. Install a new gasket onto the No. 1 transfer case plug and then tighten the plug.

      Torque:
      49 N*m  { 500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf }

  3. ADJUST TRANSFER OIL


    1. Remove the No. 1 transfer case plug and gasket.

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      Add oil until the oil level is between 0 and 5 mm (0 and 0.197 in.) from the bottom lip of the case plug hole.

      Note


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

      • Add oil slowly, waiting several minutes between each addition.

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

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

    3. After waiting for approximately 5 minutes, recheck the oil level.

    4. Install a new gasket onto the No. 1 transfer case plug and then tighten the plug.

      Torque:
      49 N*m  { 500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf }