I changed transfer case fluid the other day. It came out brownish as expected. Capacity is 3 1/8 according to the service manual. I was only able to drain out ~ 2 qt. Some fluid shot out from the filler hole when I removed it first. (That oil catch pan better be in the right spot when you remove those plugs.) I didn't expect fluid shooting out from filler hole. It wasn't much but it caught me by surprise.
I refilled it with ATF, I couldn't get 2 qt in there before ATF started to spill out of the fill hole. It was more like 1 3/4 - 1 7/8. I even had rear raised slightly when I was filling it up. I expected to drain/fill about 2 1/2 or so...
I used a 12" hose attachment that screws on top of the bottle for filling. It would have been easier with the hand pump I used for front differential. Hose attachment was $5 compared to $13 I spent on hand pump and I didn't want to reuse the pump that I used for gear oil.
Is < 2 qt about normal for transfer fluid replacement? That's only about 60% fluid replacement.
I changed transfer case fluid the other day. It came out brownish as expected. Capacity is 3 1/8 according to the service manual. I was only able to drain out ~ 2 qt. Some fluid shot out from the filler hole when I removed it first. (That oil catch pan better be in the right spot when you remove those plugs.) I didn't expect fluid shooting out from filler hole. It wasn't much but it caught me by surprise.
I refilled it with ATF, I couldn't get 2 qt in there before ATF started to spill out of the fill hole. It was more like 1 3/4 - 1 7/8. I even had rear raised slightly when I was filling it up. I expected to drain/fill about 2 1/2 or so...
I used a 12" hose attachment that screws on top of the bottle for filling. It would have been easier with the hand pump I used for front differential. Hose attachment was $5 compared to $13 I spent on hand pump and I didn't want to reuse the pump that I used for gear oil.
Is < 2 qt about normal for transfer fluid replacement? That's only about 60% fluid replacement.
WHOA!!!!!!!!!!! YOU REFILLED IT WITH ATF? SOMEONE ELSE CHIME IN BUT I DONT THINK THE TRANFER CASE TAKES ATF I THINK IT TAKES AN OIL LUBRICANT.....
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WHOA!!!!!!!!!!! YOU REFILLED IT WITH ATF? SOMEONE ELSE CHIME IN BUT I DONT THINK THE TRANFER CASE TAKES ATF I THINK IT TAKES AN OIL LUBRICANT.....
I had same reservations but I read through the service manual and here's the note:
On "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" page, It says for All-mode use "Nissan Matic "D" (Continental U.S. and Alaska) or Canada NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid*2.
I followed *2 and it says: "DEXRON III/MERCON or equivalent may be used. Outside the continental U.S. and Alaska contact a NISAAN dealership for more information regarding suitable fluids, including recommended brand(s) of DEXRON III/MERCON Automatic Transimission Fluid.
So then you go to next page and it says for GEAR OIL use 75W-90 for transfer.
So then I go to the page that "Checking All-mode 4WD Transfer Fluid.". It says "A/T fluid is ued for the all-mode 4WD transfer in the factory."
The fluid that came out of the case is very consistent with ATF fluid. It wasn't thick like what I put in the differentials.
Also, someone else on this forum commented on my earlier post about what fluid to use for transfer case.
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I used Mobile 1 ATF in my 01 w/ all mode. I am now getting a slight noise while coasting on the highway. I may change it to the Nissan ATF to see if it goes away. I would not use 75w90 gear lube since All Mode actually has a little torque converter inside.
Last edited by slacker01 : Oct 20th, 2005 at 05:13 PM.
Dave, hes right. The "All Mode" takes the DexIII. From what I have been reading, the transfer case has its own little torque converter and thats why the full amount didnt come out. Do the drain/refill/drain/refill trick to take care of it. I am doing mine this weekend.....
Dave, hes right. The "All Mode" takes the DexIII. From what I have been reading, the transfer case has its own little torque converter and thats why the full amount didnt come out. Do the drain/refill/drain/refill trick to take care of it. I am doing mine this weekend.....
So torque converter's holding on to some fluid... I'll go ahead and perform another drain/refill when I do engine oil change in another month or so to get rid of more of the old fluid. Thanks.
So torque converter's holding on to some fluid... I'll go ahead and perform another drain/refill when I do engine oil change in another month or so to get rid of more of the old fluid. Thanks.
Thats not something i have ever experienced. Im glad to hear all is well. That really freaked me out guy. I need to read up on the newer trans cases.
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I think the capacity is 3 1/8 pints and not quarts. Either way that is all I could get into my 01 w/ all mode. All 01s use ATF and not just All Mode. Jeeps have used ATF in their TCs since the late 80s and I never had trouble with my Jeep TCs.
I think the capacity is 3 1/8 pints and not quarts. Either way that is all I could get into my 01 w/ all mode. All 01s use ATF and not just All Mode. Jeeps have used ATF in their TCs since the late 80s and I never had trouble with my Jeep TCs.
3 1/8 is in quarts. Service Manual lists manual transmission and differential in pints but all other figures are in quarts.
Just did mine this weekend... what a bitch! Had to use the old hydraulic jack/breaker bar to get the plugs free. Nissan puts some kind of glue/sealer on these things which makes it tough. Same crap on differentials. Regardless, I just pumped ATF outta the 4qt jug until it started running outta the fill hole in the transfer case. No clue how much that was and dont care. Its full, my truck is happy.
Just did mine this weekend... what a bitch! Had to use the old hydraulic jack/breaker bar to get the plugs free. Nissan puts some kind of glue/sealer on these things which makes it tough. Same crap on differentials. Regardless, I just pumped ATF outta the 4qt jug until it started running outta the fill hole in the transfer case. No clue how much that was and dont care. Its full, my truck is happy.
I had same problem with rear differential drain plug. It took me about half an hour to get that one off. I know it's not the safest thing to do but eventually I had to tap the 17" breaker bar few times with hammer to get it started. Rest of the plugs came off easy though. The drain plug on the rear was in bad shape where 1/2 drive fits in so I have to assume previous guy who serviced it messed it up or over torqued it.
Did you buy yours used? Just wondering if previous guy who serviced it may have over torqued it. The transfer case plugs are only supposed have around 87-174 in-lb torque compared to 43-87 ft-lb on diffs (front filler for diff is 29-43 ft-lb) I would've thought transfer plugs should have been pretty easy to take off. I am sure some shop mechanics don't use torque wrenches for these things...
I am with you though. I am glad I don't have to do this again for awhile.
I had same problem with rear differential drain plug. It took me about half an hour to get that one off. I know it's not the safest thing to do but eventually I had to tap the 17" breaker bar few times with hammer to get it started. Rest of the plugs came off easy though. The drain plug on the rear was in bad shape where 1/2 drive fits in so I have to assume previous guy who serviced it messed it up or over torqued it.
Did you buy yours used? Just wondering if previous guy who serviced it may have over torqued it. The transfer case plugs are only supposed have around 87-174 in-lb torque compared to 43-87 ft-lb on diffs (front filler for diff is 29-43 ft-lb) I would've thought transfer plugs should have been pretty easy to take off. I am sure some shop mechanics don't use torque wrenches for these things...
I am with you though. I am glad I don't have to do this again for awhile.
Slacker... stole it used from some dude that works with my buddy. The guy bought it new and all he ever did was the 3k oil changes at Jiffy lube and carwashes. None of the fluids besides motor oil were ever changed. Yeah, I did a number in the rear diff fill plug. Ehh... who cares. Everything is full and nothing is leaking. Didnt use a torque wrench either. Rear was easy... tighten the sh*t outta it. Transfer case was similar considering I was using a small 3/8 ratchet handle.
One more thing... I used Redline LSD gear oil in the rear diff.. dont notice any difference, but its some good sh*t regardless. Regular cheap old Pennzoil DexIII in the trans/transfer. Gonna change that once a year from here on out.
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