LexusHOG

Hi All,

I am doing the tune-up for my LS 2009 and the transfer case fluid replacement is on my list.

Could you guys please take a look the transfer case unit picture attached and tell me where to locate fill/drain plugs?

This is the fluid that I'm going to use for transfer case since this fluid is the same as my rear differential fluid.

https://www.autozone.com/greases-and...quart/1437_0_0

Please advise.
Thanks

sha4000

iTrader: (1)

Here you go.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...iy-w-pics.html

LexusHOG

Thanks for sending the link. This info i believe for Rear Differential. I'm looking for the Transfer Case info.

sha4000

iTrader: (1)

I'm pretty sure that the top one to the right is the fill plug and the one below and to the left is the drain plug. They both use 10 mm/ hex sockets. The one all the way to the left is for something else as I'm sure that plug is bigger than 10mm. Take a look at the diagram. It's a bit confusing since it looks like the drain is underneath in the picture.

​​​​​​https://www.carman.guru/en/unitschem...3&unitId=59240

LexusHOG

Thanks so much. I will try tomorrow



It's a little bit confused about the red I circled in RED.

sha4000

iTrader: (1)

Here's the actual page on the dealers website.
https://www.lexussouthatlantaparts.c...ring=transaxle

And another with a clear pic of that plug that's underneath.

LexusHOG

Yes. I confirmed the upper right is fill plug, and the bottom green is the drain.

I was able to drain and fill the fuild. This is a 15 min job.

toantran99

Notice any improvement? What's your current mileage?

LexusHOG

It's hard to tell since I changed front/rear differential fluid, oil change, and transmission fluid. My current mileage is 102k.

llexus05

Nice work. The transfer case fluid change is on my to-do list also. Did you get the car up on four jack stands or do you have a different method?

LexusHOG

I used the ramps for the front and jack up the rear. Good luck!