Fluid - Transfer Case: Testing and Inspection

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

1. INSPECT TRANSFER OIL

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





(b) 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.





NOTICE:
* 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.

(c) Check for oil leakage if the oil level is low.

(d) 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. ADJUST TRANSFER OIL

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

(b) 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.





NOTICE:
* 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.

(c) After waiting for approximately 5 minutes, recheck the oil level.

(d) 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)