Transfer Assembly Fluid Replacement
- Park the vehicle on level ground.
- Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on), and turn the engine off.
- Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the transfer fluid (hypoid gear oil).
- Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B). Tighten the drain plug to the specified torque.
- Remove the filler plug (A) and sealing washer (B).
- Refill the transfer assembly with the recommended fluid (hypoid gear oil) through the filler hole (C) until the fluid flows out. Use a SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity hypoid gear oil, API classified GL4 or GL5 only.
Viscosity
SAE 90: Above 0°F (--18°C)
SAE 80W-90: Below 0°F (--18°C)
Transfer Fluid (Hypoid Gear Oil) Capacity: 0.43 L (0.45 US qt) at fluid change
- Install the filler plug and a new sealing washer. Tighten the filler plug to the specified torque.