Transfer Oil Replacement

2007 Mitsubishi Outlander LS, FWDSECTION Transfer Oil Replacement
  1. Remove the oil drain plug to drain the transfer oil.
  2. Install the oil drain plug and tighten to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 32 ± 2 N.m (23 ± 2 ft-lb) 

  3. Remove the oil filler plug and fill the transfer oil up to the lower edge of the oil filler plug hole.

    Brand name: Hypoid gear oil API classification GL-5 SAE 90 

    Filling amount: 0.53 dm 3  (0.56 quarts) 

  4. Install the oil filler plug and tighten to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 32 ± 2 N.m (23 ± 2 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Identifying Oil Drain Plug To Drain Transfer Oil
    G04869495Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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