Transfer Oil: Inspection

CHECK TRANSFER OIL
1. Remove the case plug (for filler) and gasket.
2. Check that the oil level is between 0 to 5.0 mm (0 to 0.20 in.) from the bottom lip of the case plug (for filler) hole.
  If the result is not as specified, add transfer oil.
  
  Oil grade:
  
  GL-3
  
  Viscosity:
  
  SAE 75W-90
  
  Standard capacity:
  
  1.0 liter (1.1 US qts, 0.9 Imp. qts)
  
  Fig 1: Checking Oil Level
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  NOTE:
  - After changing the oil, drive the vehicle and check the oil level again.
  - Too much or too little oil will lead to transfer problems.
3. When the oil level is too low, check for oil leakage.
4. Install a new gasket into the case plug (for filler) and then tighten the plug.
  Torque: 37 N*m (377 kgf*cm, 27 ft.*lbf)
ADD TRANSFER OIL
1. Remove the case plug (for filler) and gasket.
2. Pour oil so that the oil level is between 0 to 5.0 mm (0 to 0.197 in.) from the bottom lip of the case plug (for filler) hole.
  NOTE:
  - When adding oil, pour it slowly.
  - Add oil a little at a time, waiting several minutes between each addition of oil.
3. Wait approximately 5 minutes and check that the oil level has not changed.
4. Install a new gasket and the case plug (for filler).
  Torque: 37 N*m (377 kgf*cm, 27 ft.*lbf)