Transfer Oil (4WD): Adjustment

INSPECT TRANSFER OIL
1. Remove the transfer case No. 1 plug and gasket No. 1.
2. Check that the oil level is 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.1968 in.) below the lower side of the transfer case No. 1 plug hole.
  NOTE:
  - When changing oil, recheck the oil level after driving.
  - Excessively large or small amounts of oil may cause some trouble.
  Fig 1: Checking Oil Level Is 0 To 5 mm (0 To 0.1968 in.) Below Lower Side Of Transfer Case No. 1 Plug Hole
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3. When the oil level is too low, check for oil leakage.
4. Tighten the transfer case No. 1 plug with a new gasket No. 1.
  Torque: 49 N.m (500 kgf.cm, 36 ft.lbf)
ADD TRANSFER OIL
1. Remove the transfer case No. 1 plug and gasket No. 1 and add the oil.
  NOTE:
  - When checking oil, make sure the vehicle is level.
  - When adding oil, pour it slowly.
  - Add oil several times in interval.
  HINT:
  
  Within 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.1968 in.) below the lower side of the transfer case No. 1 plug hole.
2. After leaving it alone for 5 minutes, recheck the oil level.
3. Tighten the transfer case No. 1 plug with a new gasket No. 1.
  Torque: 49 N.m (500 kgf.cm, 36 ft.lbf)