On-Vehicle Inspection

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PRECAUTION (w/ Air Suspension)
NOTE:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before service. Refer to PRECAUTION .
INSPECT TRANSFER OIL
1. Remove the No. 1 transfer case plug and gasket.
  
  Fig 1: Locating No. 1 Transfer Case Plug
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Check that the oil level is between 0 and 5 mm (0 and 0.197 in.) from the bottom lip of the case plug hole.
  
  Fig 2: Checking Oil Level
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  NOTE:
  - When inspecting the transfer oil, make sure that the vehicle is level.
  - An excessively large or small amount of oil may cause damage.
  - After adding oil, drive the vehicle and recheck the oil level.
3. Check for oil leakage if the oil level is low.
4. Install a new gasket onto the No. 1 transfer case plug and then tighten the plug.
  Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf)
ADJUST TRANSFER OIL
1. Remove the No. 1 transfer case plug and gasket.
2. Add oil until the oil level is between 0 and 5 mm (0 and 0.197 in.) from the bottom lip of the case plug hole.
  
  Fig 3: Checking Oil Level
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  NOTE:
  - When adding transfer oil, make sure that the vehicle is level.
  - Add oil slowly, waiting several minutes between each addition.
  - An excessively large or small amount of oil may cause damage.
  - After adding oil, drive the vehicle and recheck the oil level.
3. After waiting for approximately 5 minutes, recheck the oil level.
4. Install a new gasket onto the No. 1 transfer case plug and then tighten the plug.
  Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf)