Replacement [08/2019 - ]: Procedure

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DRAIN TRANSFER OIL

NOTE:

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Before proceeding with work, wedge a cloth or similar item into the transfer case lower protector to prevent transfer oil from sticking to the transfer case protector cushion.

Remove the filler plug and gasket.

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Remove the drain plug and gasket to drain the transfer oil.

Install a new gasket to the drain plug, and then install the drain plug.

Torque: 37 N.m (377 kgf/cm, 27 ft.lbf)

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*1	Filler Plug
*2	Drain Plug

ADD TRANSFER OIL

Add oil so that the oil level is between 0 to 5.0 mm (0 to 0.196 in.) from the bottom lip of the filler plug hole.

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*a	0 to 5.0 mm

Oil grade

Toyota Genuine Transfer Gear Oil LF or Equivalent

Viscosity

SAE 75W

Standard capacity

1.0 liters (1.1 US qts, 0.9 Imp. qts)

NOTE:

Too much or too little oil will lead to transfer problems.

Install a new gasket to the filler plug, and then install the filler plug.
Torque: 37 N.m (377 kgf/cm, 27 ft.lbf)
NOTE:
- When adding transfer oil, make sure the vehicle is level.
- An excessively large or small amount of oil may cause problems.
- After adding oil, drive the vehicle and recheck the oil level.
Inspect for transfer oil leaks.