27 00... Topping Up Transfer Box Oil (ATC 35L)
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IMPORTANT:
Use only the approved transmission oil in the transfer box
.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the transfer box!
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the transfer box!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove cross member . See 22 32 050 REPLACING CROSS-MEMBER FOR TRANSMISSION MOUNTING (N57) AWD , 22 32 050 REPLACING THE CROSS MEMBER FOR THE TRANSMISSION MOUNTING (N20, N55, N47) ALL-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE or 22 32 050 REPLACING CROSS-MEMBER FOR TRANSMISSION MOUNTING (N63) AWD .
Check/adjust transfer box oil level:
Undo oil filler plug (1).
Check transfer case oil level. Transmission oil must flow/drip gently out of the oil filler opening.
If necessary, pour in transmission oil up to lower edge of oil filler opening (1).
Installation note:
Replace oil filler plug (1).
Tightening torque: 27 10 2AZ .