On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. CHECK TRANSFER OIL
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(a) Remove the filler plug and gasket. Text in Illustration
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(b) Check that the oil level is between 0 to 5.0 mm (0 to 0.196 in.) from the bottom lip of the filler plug hole. Text in Illustration
If the result is not as specified, add transfer oil. Oil grade: Toyota Genuine Transfer Gear Oil LF or Equivalent Viscosity: SAE 75W NOTICE: Too much or too little oil will lead to transfer problems. |
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(c) When the oil level is too low, check for oil leakage.
(d) Install a new gasket to the filler plug, and then install the filler plug.
Torque:
37 N·m {377 kgf·cm, 27 ft·lbf}
Replacement
REPLACEMENT
PROCEDURE
1. DRAIN TRANSFER OIL
NOTICE:
Before proceeding with work, wedge a cloth or similar item into the transfer case lower protector to prevent transfer oil from sticking to the transfer case protector cushion.
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(a) Remove the filler plug and gasket. Text in Illustration
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(b) Remove the drain plug and gasket to drain the transfer oil.
(c) Install a new gasket to the drain plug, and then install the drain plug.
Torque:
37 N·m {377 kgf·cm, 27 ft·lbf}
2. ADD TRANSFER OIL
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(a) Add oil so that the oil level is between 0 to 5.0 mm (0 to 0.196 in.) from the bottom lip of the filler plug hole. Text in Illustration
Oil grade: Toyota Genuine Transfer Gear Oil LF or Equivalent Viscosity: SAE 75W Standard capacity: 1.0 liters (1.1 US qts, 0.9 Imp. qts) NOTICE: Too much or too little oil will lead to transfer problems. |
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(b) Install a new gasket to the filler plug, and then install the filler plug.
Torque:
37 N·m {377 kgf·cm, 27 ft·lbf}
NOTICE:
- When adding transfer oil, make sure the vehicle is level.
- An excessively large or small amount of oil may cause problems.
- After adding oil, drive the vehicle and recheck the oil level.
(c) Inspect for transfer oil leaks.

