PRECAUTION
CAUTION:
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DRAIN TRANSFER OIL
Remove the transfer drain plug and gasket to drain the transfer oil.
Install a new gasket and the transfer drain plug.
REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
REMOVE TRANSFER CASE FRONT OIL SEAL
Using SST, remove the transfer case front oil seal from the transfer case.
Note
Do not damage the oil seal contact surface on the case.
INSTALL TRANSFER CASE FRONT OIL SEAL
Using SST, drive in a new transfer case front oil seal into the transfer case until it reaches the position shown in the illustration.
| Drive in depth |
|---|
| 33.5 to 34.5 mm (1.32 to 1.36 in.) |
Note
Do not tilt the oil seal during installation.
Apply a small amount of MP grease to the lip of the oil seal.
INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
ADD TRANSFER OIL
INSPECT TRANSFER OIL
Remove the No. 1 transfer case plug and gasket.
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.
Check for oil leakage if the oil level is low.
Install a new gasket onto the No. 1 transfer case plug and then tighten the plug.