Procedures

Transfer Case Draining and Filling











1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.

2. NOTE: Position a drain pan under the transfer case.

Remove the drain plug and drain the fluid.
3. Clean the drain plug and the drain plug area. Apply thread sealant to the drain plug threads and install the drain plug.
^ To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).

4. NOTE: Prior to removal, clean the area around the fill plug.

Remove the fill plug.

5. CAUTION: Incorrect fluid fill will result in transfer case failure.

Using the special tool, fill the transfer case with the recommended fluid, to specification.
^ Transfer case capacity is 1.5-1.7L (3.1-3.6 pt)
^ The fluid must be just below the fill plug hole. Fill the case until the fluid is up to the fill plug threads.





6. Apply thread sealant to the fill plug threads, then install the fill plug.
^ Tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).