Procedures

Transfer Fluid: Inspection

CAUTION:

If using the vehicle for towing, the transfer fluid must be replaced as specified. Refer to [Periodic Maintenance [for USA and Canada]] Maintenance (United States and Canada) and [Recommended Fluids and Lubricants [for Mexico]] [1][2]Maintenance (Mexico).

Fluid Leakage and Fluid Level

1) Make sure that fluid is not leaking from the transfer assembly or around it.
2) Check fluid level from the filler plug hole as shown.






CAUTION:
Do not start engine while checking fluid level.

3) Install the filler plug with a new gasket to the transfer. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to [Transfer Assembly: Exploded View] Exploded View.

CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.