27 00... Replenishing/changing transfer case oil (ATC 350)
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IMPORTANT:
Use only the approved gearbox oil in the transfer box. Refer to 1.0 TRANSFER CASE OPERATING FLUIDS
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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!
NOTE:
Only change oil when transfer box is at normal operating temperature.
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove transmission cross-member . See 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 .
Checking/correcting transfer case oil level:
Undo oil filler plug (1).
Check transfer box oil level.
If necessary, pour in transmission oil up to lower edge of opening for oil filler plug (1).
Installation note:
Tightening torque 27 10 2AZ .
Replace oil filler plug (1).
Changing transfer box oil:
Remove exhaust system holder from transmission.
Tightening torque 18 20 1AZ .
Place oil collecting apparatus underneath.
Remove oil drain plug (1).
Drain and dispose of transmission oil.
NOTE:
Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations
Installation note:
Replace oil drain plug (1).
Tightening torque 27 10 2AZ .
Undo oil filler plug (1).
Pour in transmission oil up to lower edge of opening for oil filler plug (1).
Tightening torque 27 10 2AZ .
Replace oil filler plug (1).