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On-Vehicle Inspection

  1. CHECK TRANSFER OIL 
    1. Remove the case plug (filler plug) and gasket.
    2. Check that the oil level is between 0 to 5.0 mm (0 to 0.20 in.) from the bottom lip of the case plug (filler plug) hole.
      Fig 1: Identifying Transfer Oil Level
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      If the result is not as specified, add transfer oil.

      Oil grade: GL-4 or GL-5 

      Viscosity: SAE 75W-90 

      Standard capacity: 1.3 liters (1.4 US qts, 1.1 lmp.qts) 

      NOTE:
      • After changing the oil, drive the vehicle and check the oil level again.
      • Too much or too little oil will lead to transfer problems.
    3. When the oil level is too low, check for oil leakage.
    4. Install a new gasket into the case plug (filler plug) and then tighten the plug.

    Torque: 37 N*m (377 kgf*cm, 27 ft.*lbf) 

  2. ADD TRANSFER OIL 
    1. Remove the case plug (filler plug) and gasket.
    2. Pour oil so that the oil level is between 0 to 5.0 mm (0 to 0.20 in.) from the bottom lip of the case plug (filler plug) hole.
      NOTE:
      • When adding oil, pour it slowly.
      • Add oil a little at a time, waiting several minutes between each addition of oil.
    3. Wait approximately 5 minutes and check that the oil level has not changed.
    4. Install a new gasket and the case plug (filler plug).

    Torque: 37 N*m (377 kgf*cm, 27 ft.*lbf)