DRAINING
- Run the vehicle to warm up the transfer unit sufficiently.
- Stop the engine, and remove the drain plug to drain the transfer fluid.
- Apply sealant to drain plug. Install drain plug on transfer and tighten to the specified torque. Refer to " «COMPONENTS»(ref-282575-S26065640662008040500000) ". Use Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent. Refer to " «RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS»(ref-282577-S09389354212008040500000) ".
Scheme 44
- Remove filler plug and add transfer fluid until fluid level reaches the specified limit near filler plug mounting hole. Fluid Capacity : Approx. 1.25 l (2-5/8 US pt, 2-1/4 lmp pt) CAUTION: Carefully fill the fluid. (Fill up for approx. 3 minutes.)
- Leave the vehicle for 3 minutes, and check the fluid level again.
- Set a new gasket onto filler plug and install it on transfer and tighten to the specified torque. Refer to " «COMPONENTS»(ref-282575-S26065640662008040500000) ".
| CAUTION | Do not reuse gasket. |
FLUID LEAKAGE AND FLUID LEVEL
- Check fluid level from filler plug mounting hole as shown in the figure.
- Before installing filler plug, set a new gasket. Install filler plug on transfer and tighten to the specified torque. Refer to " «COMPONENTS»(ref-282575-S26065640662008040500000) ".
| CAUTION | Do not reuse gasket. |
Scheme 45
Scheme 45: Power Transfer Diagram