Transfer Case, Checking Transmission Fluid Level

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For the transmission fluid specification. Refer to CODE LETTERS, TRANSMISSION ALLOCATION AND CAPACITIES .

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit: SMN372500

-- Remove the oil check plug -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Transfer Case Inspection/Drain Plug

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The level is correct when the transfer case is filled up to the bottom edge of oil filler hole -1-.

Tightening Specification :
Installing the transmission fluid filler plug with locking fluid	17 Nm