Transfer Case Draining & Filling

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Transfer Case Drain & Fill Plugs

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Remove the drain plug and drain the fluid.
- Clean and install the drain plug after fluid is drained.
Fig 2: Removing Drain Plug
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CAUTION: Incorrect fluid fill can result in transfer case failure.

NOTE: Clean the area around the fill plug.

Remove the fill plug and fill the transfer case.
- The fluid must be just below the fill plug hole. Because you can reach the fluid with a finger does not mean the fluid is at the correct level. Make sure the fluid is level with the filler opening for the correct fluid level.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Fill Plug
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- The total transfer case fill capacity is 1.2 liter (2.5 pints).
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Transfer Case Fill Level
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Install the fill plug.

Fig 5: Installing Fill Plug
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