Installation Procedure
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NOTE:
Refer to FASTENER NOTICE
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IMPORTANT:
If the drain or fill plug have to be replaced, use only aluminum replacement drain plugs. Steel plugs will react with the magnesium of the transfer case.
- Install the drain plug.
Tighten
Tighten the plug to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Fill the transfer case to the bottom of the fill plug hole with the approved transfer case fluid.
- Install the fill plug.
Tighten
Tighten the Plug to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Install the transfer case shield, if equipped. Refer to Transfer Case Fluid Replacement .