Important: When servicing the transfer case, use only hand tools when removing the fill or drain plugs.

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the transfer case from the vehicle. Refer to .

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Important: If the drain or fill plugs are damaged and need to be replaced, use only replacement plugs that are made from aluminum.

3. Remove the transfer case fill plug.




Important: When draining the transfer case oil, always the proper container for draining.

4. Remove the transfer case drain plug.

1. In stall the transfer case drain plug.

Tighten
Tighten the transfer case drain plug to 20 N·m (15 lb ft)

2. Fill the transfer case with the proper amount of approved fluid. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities .



3. Install the transfer case fill plug.

Tighten
Tighten the oil fill plug to 20 N·m (15 lb ft)

4. Install the transfer case shield to the vehicle. Refer to .
5. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.