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Transfer unit lubricant level check (AWD models)

1. Raise the vehicle and support it securely on jack stands.

2. Using the appropriate wrench, unscrew the check/fill plug from the transfer unit (see illustration).

17. 2 Remove the check/fill plug and use your finger as a dipstick to check the transfer unit lubricant level

A Check/fill plug
B Drain plug

Toyota RAV4 Tune-up and routine maintenance | Transfer unit lubricant level check (AWD models) Remove the check/fill plug and use your finger as a dipstick to check the transfer unit lubricant level

3. Use your little finger to reach inside the housing to feel the lubricant level. The level should be at or near the bottom of the plug hole. If it isn’t, add the recommended lubricant through the plug hole with a syringe or squeeze bottle.

4. Install the plug and tighten it to the torque listed in this Chapter’s Specifications. Check for leaks after the first few miles of driving.

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