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Section 170 (Transfer Case): Adjustment

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  1. INSPECT TRANSFER OIL 
    1. Remove the No. 1 plug and gasket.
    2. Check the oil level is within 0 - 5 mm (0 - 0.20 in.) below the lowest end of the hole for No. 1 plug.
      Fig 1: Identifying Transfer Oil Level
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      NOTE:
      • When changing oil, recheck the oil level after driving.
      • Excessively large or small quantity of oil may cause some trouble.
    3. When the oil level is too low, check for oil leakage.
    4. Tighten the No. 1 plug with a new gasket.

      Torque: 49 N.m (500 kgf.cm, 36 ft.lbf) 

  2. ADD TRANSFER OIL 
    1. Remove the No. 1 plug and gasket and supply oil.
      NOTE:
      • When supplying oil, pour it slowly.
      • Supply oil several times at several minutes interval.
      NOTE: The oil level should be within 0 - 5 mm (0 - 0.20 in.) below the lowest end of the hole for the No. 1 plug.
    2. After leaving it alone for 5 minutes, recheck the oil level.
    3. Tighten the No. 1 plug with a new gasket.

      Torque: 49 N.m (500 kgf.cm, 36 ft.lbf)