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Replacement [12/2013 - ]: Procedure

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  1. DRAIN TRANSFER OIL 
    1. Remove the No. 1 transfer case plug and gasket from the transfer assembly.
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    2. Remove the transfer drain plug and gasket and drain the transfer oil.
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    3. Install a new gasket and the transfer drain plug.

      Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf) 

  2. ADD TRANSFER OIL 
    1. Add transfer 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.
      NOTE:
      • When adding transfer oil, make sure that the vehicle is level.
      • Add transfer oil a little at a time, waiting several minutes between each addition of transfer oil.
      • After adding transfer oil, drive the vehicle and recheck the oil level.
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      *a 0 to 5.0 mm (0 to 0.197 in.)

      Oil Type

      Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT API GL-5 or equivalent

      Viscosity

      SAE 75W-85

      Standard Capacity

      0.8 liters (0.8 US qts, 0.7 Imp.qts)

    2. After waiting for approximately 5 minutes, recheck the oil level.
    3. Install a new gasket and the No. 1 transfer case plug to the transfer assembly.

      Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf)