Transfer Oil Check < AWD >

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Remove the filler plug and gasket.

Fig 1: Identifying Transfer Oil Drain And Filler Plug (Vehicles Without S-AWC)
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

Fig 2: Identifying Transfer Oil Drain And Filler Plug (Vehicles With S-AWC)
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
Check that the oil level is in between the upper limit (bottom of the filler plug hole) and the lower limit as shown.
Check that the oil is not excessively foul and has moderate viscosity.
If the oil level is not in between the upper limit and the lower limit, refill the specified oil to the bottom of the oil filler plug hole.
Brand name: Mitsubishi Motors genuine super hypoid gear oil API classification GL-5 SAE80

Fig 3: Identifying Transfer Oil Upper And Lower Limit (Vehicles Without S-AWC)
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
Install the filler plug and new gasket, and tighten to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 32 ± 2 N.m (24 ± 1 ft-lb)

Fig 4: Identifying Transfer Oil Upper And Lower Limit (Vehicles With S-AWC)
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.