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SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
FLUID LEVEL INSPECTION
1. Wipe fluid level plug and surrounding area clean.
2. Remove fluid level plug.
3. When transfer case is full, lubricant will just drip out fluid level plug opening.
4. Add approved lubricant if required.
5. Install fluid level plug and torque to 20 - 30 N·m (14 - 22 lb·ft).
a. To check or drain the lubricant, the transfer case should be warm.
This is best done shortly after shutdown.
b. Do not use an impact wrench to remove or install the fill or drain plugs since this will damage
female threads in transfer case cover.
FLUID REPLACEMENT
1. Wipe fluid level and drain plug and surrounding areas clean.
2. Place suitable container under transfer case.
3. Remove drain plug.
4. Remove fluid level plug.
5. Allow all lubricant to drain.
6. Install drain plug and torque to 20 - 30 N·m (14 - 22 lb·ft).
7. Add approved lubricant through fluid level plug opening until lubricant just begins to drip back out of
opening.
8. Install fluid level plug and torque to 20 - 30 N·m (14 - 22 lb·ft).

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