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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2007HIGHLANDER 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEFLUIDSFLUID - TRANSFER CASESERVICE AND REPAIR
2007 Toyota Highlander 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)
Fluid - Transfer Case: Service and Repair
2007 Toyota Highlander 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)SECTION Service and Repair
TRANSFER OIL
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (for 1MZ-FE)
2. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (for 2AZ-FE)
3. REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSFER CASE PLUG
(a) Remove the No. 1 transfer case plug.
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT TRANSFER OIL
(a) Remove the No. 1 plug and gasket.
(b) Check that the oil level is 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.1968 in.) below the lower side of the transfer case No. 1 plug hole.
NOTICE:
- When changing oil, recheck the oil level after driving.
- Excessively large or small amounts of oil may cause some trouble.
(c) When the oil level is too low, check for oil leakage.
(d) Tighten the No. 1 transfer case plug with a new No. 1 gasket.
Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf)
2. ADD TRANSFER OIL
(a) Remove the No. 1 transfer case plug and No. 1 gasket and add the oil.
NOTICE:
- When supplying oil, pour it slowly.
- Repeat supplying oil, several times at several minutes interval.
HINT: Within 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.1968 in.) below the lower side of the No. 1 transfer case plug hole.
(b) After leaving it alone for 5 minutes, recheck the oil level.
(c) Tighten the transfer case No. 1 plug with a new No. 1 gasket.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL NO. 1 TRANSFER CASE PLUG
(a) Install the No. 1 transfer case plug with a new No. 1 gasket.
Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf)
2. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (for 1MZ-FE)
3. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (for 2AZ-FE)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (for 1MZ-FE)
2. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (for 2AZ-FE)
3. REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSFER CASE PLUG
(a) Remove the No. 1 transfer case plug.
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT TRANSFER OIL
(a) Remove the No. 1 plug and gasket.
(b) Check that the oil level is 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.1968 in.) below the lower side of the transfer case No. 1 plug hole.
NOTICE:
- When changing oil, recheck the oil level after driving.
- Excessively large or small amounts of oil may cause some trouble.
(c) When the oil level is too low, check for oil leakage.
(d) Tighten the No. 1 transfer case plug with a new No. 1 gasket.
Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf)
2. ADD TRANSFER OIL
(a) Remove the No. 1 transfer case plug and No. 1 gasket and add the oil.
NOTICE:
- When supplying oil, pour it slowly.
- Repeat supplying oil, several times at several minutes interval.
HINT: Within 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.1968 in.) below the lower side of the No. 1 transfer case plug hole.
(b) After leaving it alone for 5 minutes, recheck the oil level.
(c) Tighten the transfer case No. 1 plug with a new No. 1 gasket.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL NO. 1 TRANSFER CASE PLUG
(a) Install the No. 1 transfer case plug with a new No. 1 gasket.
Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf)
2. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (for 1MZ-FE)
3. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (for 2AZ-FE)
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.