On-Vehicle Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CHECK TRANSFER OIL
1. Remove the transfer case plug No. 2 (for filler) and gasket.
2. Check that the oil level is between 0 to 5.0 mm (0 to 0.20 in.) from the bottom lip of the case plug (for filler) hole.
  If the result is not as specified, add transfer oil.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Transfer Case Plug No. 2 And Gasket
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  Oil grade: GL-5
  
  Viscosity: SAE 80W-90
  
  Standard capacity: 0.45 liter (0.48 US qts, 0.40 Imp. qts)
  NOTE:
  - When adding oil, pour it slowly.
  - Too much or too little oil will lead to transfer problems.
3. When the oil level is too low, check for oil leakage.
4. Install a new gasket into the case plug (for filler) and then tighten the plug.
  Torque: 39 N*m (398 kgf*cm, 28 ft.*lbf)
ADD TRANSFER OIL
1. Remove the case plug (for filler) and gasket.
2. Pour oil so that the oil level is between 0 to 5.0 mm (0 to 0.197 in.) from the bottom lip of the case plug (for filler) hole.
  NOTE:
  - When adding oil, pour it slowly.
  - Add oil a little at a time, waiting several minutes between each addition of oil.
3. Wait approximately 5 minutes and check that the oil level has not changed.
4. Install a new gasket and the case plug (for filler).
  Torque: 39 N*m (398 kgf*cm, 28 ft.*lbf)