VF2A Transfer Case

VF2A TRANSFER / 4WD / AWD: TRANSFER OIL: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. CHECK TRANSFER OIL

(a) Remove the filler plug and gasket.





(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.





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If the result is not as specified, add transfer oil.

NOTICE:
Too much or too little oil will lead to transfer problems.

(c) When the oil level is too low, check for oil leaks.

(d) Install a new gasket to the filler plug and then tighten the plug.

Torque : 37 Nm (377 kgf-cm, 27 ft-lbf)

2. ADD TRANSFER OIL

(a) Remove the filler plug and gasket.





(b) 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.

NOTICE:
* Add oil slowly.
* Add oil a little at a time, waiting several minutes between each addition of oil.

HINT
*
Viscosity:

SAE 75W

Capacity:

1.0 liters (1.1 US qts, 0.9 lmp.qts)

(c) Wait approximately 5 minutes and check that the oil level has not changed.

(d) Install a new gasket to the filler plug and then tighten the plug.

Torque : 37 Nm (377 kgf-cm, 27 ft-lbf)