On-Vehicle Inspection [08/2015 - 08/2019]: Procedure

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CHECK TRANSFER OIL

Remove the filler plug and gasket.

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Check 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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If the result is not as specified, add transfer oil.

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*a	0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.196 in.)

NOTE:

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

When the oil level is too low, check for oil leaks.
Install a new gasket to the filler plug and then tighten the plug.
Torque: 37 N.m (377 kgf/cm, 27 ft.lbf)

ADD TRANSFER OIL
1. Remove the filler plug and gasket.
2. Add transfer 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.
  NOTE:
  - Add transfer oil slowly.
  - Add transfer oil a little at a time, waiting several minutes between each addition of transfer oil.
  HINT:
  1. Viscosity
    SAE 75W
    
    Capacity
    
    1.0 liters (1.1 US qts, 0.9 lmp.qts)
3. Wait approximately 5 minutes and check that the oil level has not changed.
4. Install a new gasket to the filler plug and then tighten the plug.
  Torque: 37 N.m (377 kgf/cm, 27 ft.lbf)