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On-Vehicle Inspection

Fig 1: Identifying Transfer Oil Level
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  1. 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.
    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) 

  2. 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 anew gasket No. 1.

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