Active On-Demand Coupling Filling

Active On-Demand Coupling Filling

NOTE:
If installing a new active on-demand coupling, fill with 650 ml of fluid. It is not possible to completely drain the active on-demand coupling fluid during service. The procedure below MUST be followed for both filling and topping up.

CAUTION: Make sure the vehicle is on a flat level surface.
1 Raise and support the vehicle.
2 No provision is made to fully drain the active on-demand coupling. During repair procedures, fluid will be lost. A container should be positioned to collect any spillage.





CAUTION: This is a filler plug only and must not be used as a fluid level indicator.
3 Make sure the vehicle is level. Remove the filler plug and discard the sealing washer.
4 Fill the active on-demand coupling, until a thin thread of fluid runs from the filler hole.
For additional information, refer to Specifications Rear Drive Axle/Differential
5 Install the active on-demand fluid filler plug.
6 Turn the ignition on for 5 minutes.
7 Turn the ignition off and remove the remote handset.
8 Fill the active on-demand coupling, until a thin thread of fluid runs from the filler hole.

CAUTION: This is a filler plug only and must not be used as a fluid level indicator.
9 Using a syringe, remove exactly 70 ml of fluid.

CAUTION: Replace the washer.

10 Install and tighten the filler plug.
Torque to: 35 Nm