Transfer Assembly Fluid Replacement
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- Park the vehicle on level ground.
- Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on), then 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).
- Remove the filler plug (A) and the 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 viscosity hypoid gear oil, API classified GL4 or GL5 only.
Viscosity: SAE 90
Transfer Fluid (Hypoid Gear Oil) Capacity:
0.43 L (0.45 US qt) at change
0.45 L (0.48 US qt) at overhaul
- Install the filler plug and a new sealing washer.