Unscrew and remove the engine oil
fill cap on top of the valve cover.
Pour in the oil slowly and carefully
you do not spill any. Clean up any
spills immediately. Spilled oil could
damage co
Oil is a major contributor to your
engine’s performance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade 0W-20
detergent oil displaying the API
Certification Seal. This seal indicates
the oil is e
You may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given for a conventional motor oil: it
displays the API certification seal,
and it is the proper weight. You must
follow t
Housing and Shaft Assembly Removal
NOTE: The illustration shows the 4WD transmission; the 2WD does not have the
transfer mechanism.
1. Remove the ATF feed pipe (A) from the idler gear shaft, and the ATF
lubrication pipe (B) from the transmission
housing.
2. Remove the shift solenoid valve cover (
NOTE:
Do not use this troubleshooting procedure if the A/C
compressor is inoperative. Refer to the symptom
troubleshooting index.
Before doing symptom troubleshooting, check for
powertrain DTCs.
1. Check the No.7 (20 A) fuse in the under-hood
fuse/relay box, and the No. 36 (10 A) fuse in the