Transfer Oil

1. CHECK TRANSFER OIL

(a) Remove the filler plug and gasket. Text in Illustration *1 Filler Plug

(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 *a 0 to 5.0 mm 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.

(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}

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.

(a) Remove the filler plug and gasket. Text in Illustration *1 Filler Plug *2 Drain Plug

(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

(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 *a 0 to 5.0 mm 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.

(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.