Transfer Case Draining and Filling

Transfer Case Draining and Filling

1. WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Position a container to collect the fluid.





3. Remove the fluid drain plug.
^ Clean the immediate area.
^ Remove and discard the sealing washer.
4. Allow the fluid to drain.
5. Install the drain plug and tighten it to 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.).
^ Clean the component mating faces.
^ Install a new sealing washer.





6. Remove the fluid filler/level plug.
^ Clean the immediate area.
^ Remove and discard the sealing washer.
7. Refill transfer case with the recommended fluid, until the fluid is level with bottom of filler/level plug hole.
Specifications
8. Install the fluid filler/level plug and tighten to 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.).
^ Clean the component mating faces.
^ Install a new sealing washer.