32 TRANSFER CASE LUBRICATION Precaution * Before checking or removing the oil, warming up the transfer case is necessary.This should be done by driving the vehicle for some time. * Do not use an impact wrench to open or tighten the drain and oil level plugs.This may damage the threads in the transfer case. Checking Oil Level * Clean the oil level plug and surrounding area * Remove the oil level plug and check whether oil is dripping out * If oil is not dripping out, oil level is below the required level. Add specified oil to bring it to the level, so its starts dripping out * Tighten the oil level plug Changing * Clean the oil level plug, drain plug andsurrounding area * Place a container to collect oil, under the transfer case * Remove the drain plug * Remove the oil level plug * Let the oil drain out * Tighten the drain plug * Fill new oil through oil level plug, till it begins to drip out * Tighten the oil level plug Lubrication Schedule Frequency Procedure With each engine oil change or 10,000 kms / Check transfer case oil level, if required, top up 6000 miles which ever occurs earlier. Yearly or after every 45,000 kms / 27,000 miles Change transfer case oil with the specified lubricant which ever occurs earlier. Fig. 41
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