Transfer Fluid Repair Procedures

Inspection

Transfer case fluid should be checked and replenished every 60,000 km (40,000 miles) / 4 years.

1. 1
   Remove the lower cover (A).

   

2. 2
   Remove the fill plug (A).

   

3. 3
   Check the oil level.

   The fluid level should be at the level of the filler hole. If not, add oil until it overflows.

4. 4
   Install the filler plug with a new gasket.

   Tightening torque: 39.2~59 N·m

5. 5
   Install the lower cover.

   Tightening torque: 7.8 ~ 9.8 N·m

Replacement

Change Normal Use Severe Use No service required 120000 km (80000 miles) Severe Driving Conditions 1 Driving on dusty, rough roads 2 Driving in mountainous areas. 3 Driving as a police car, taxi, commercial vehicle, or towing a trailer 4 Driving more than 170 km/h * The transmission fluid should be replaced if the transfer assembly has been submerged in water.

1. 1
   Remove the lower cover (A).

   

2. 2
   Drain the transaxle oil after loosening the drain plug (A).

   

3. 3
   Install the drain plug with a new gasket.

   Tightening torque: 58.9~78 N·m

4. 4
   Remove the fill plug (A).

   

5. 5
   Fill with new oil through the filler hole. Standard oil: Hypoid gear oil API GL-5, SAE 75W/90 (SHELL SPIRAX X or equivalent). Oil capacity: Diesel 2.0 / 2.2, gasoline 2.4: approximately 0.6 L (0.16 US gal, 0.63 US qt, 0.53 Imp qt). Gasoline 3.0 / 3.3: approximately 0.7 L (0.18 US gal, 0.72 US qt, 0.60 Imp qt)

   Filled up to the lower edge of the filler plug threads.

6. 6
   Install the filler plug with a new gasket.

   Tightening torque: 39.2~59 N·m

7. 7
   Install the lower cover.

   Tightening torque: 7.8 ~ 9.8 N·m