How to Change Transfer Case Oil - Toyota Landcruiser 80 Series

In this video we show how to change the transfer case oil an 80 Series Landcruiser.
The video applies to all 80 series Landcruiser models, whether petrol or diesel and manual or automatic (FZJ80, HDJ80, HZJ80). The transfer case shown is HF2AV (August 1992 onwards, models with ABS), but the video also applies to the HF2A (Pre- August 1992, models without ABS).
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00:00 Introduction
00:16 Tools and Parts
01:03 Removing factory bash plate
01:57 Draining transfer case oil
03:38 Reinstating drain plug
04:06 Filling transfer case with new oil
04:38 Reinstating fill plug
05:10 Reinstating factory bash plate
05:28 Outro and Conclusion
Parts and Consumables required:
1.7L (with ABS) or 1.3L (without ABS) of SAE 75W-90 API GL-4 or GL-5 multipurpose gear oil
2x drain/fill plug gaskets - Toyota part no. 90430-18008
1x drain plug - Toyota part no. 90341-18057 (Optional)
1x fill plug - Toyota part no. 90341-18006 (Optional)
Paper towels or rags
Brake & parts cleaner or degreaser
Tools:
Socket set - 12mm and 24mm
Socket wrench to suit above sockets
Torque wrench to suit above sockets (14-22 lb-ft, 19-29 Nm)
Drain pan (Minimum 2L)
Hand pump bottle (e.g., STM Tom Thumb)
Flathead screwdriver
Recommended Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
Safety glasses
Nitrile Gloves
Disclaimer: At 2nd Gear Low, we love working on cars, but we are not trained mechanics. We like completing maintenance and modifications to all sorts of cars and filming it for your entertainment, but we can’t promise that you won’t harm yourself, someone else, your car or your warranty by trying this. Talk to a qualified mechanic if you are ever unsure about any part of a job that you choose to try yourself.

[@tobbygalmai9150]

An excellent presentation. Learn a lot from it.

[@2ndGearLow]

Thanks for watching Tobby!

[@michaelsimpson9779]

Nice work

[@2ndGearLow]

Thanks for watching Michael

[@jaydanseagrott605]

Always a good video by u man always explains everything 👌🏽

[@2ndGearLow]

Thanks Jaydan, appreciate your comment

[@Ghostrider-71]

Another excellent video, saved to the library for the same job I will need to do eventually. Thanks again for posting.

[@2ndGearLow]

Thanks for your kind feedback, we appreciate the support!

[@innesvandervyver4575]

Very good detail.....

[@2ndGearLow]

Thanks for watching and commenting Innes!

[@bmonck5110]

I think these are some the best most straightforward vids available. Quick question - would you know the part numbers for transfer and gear box plugs and torque specs for a 2006 troopy 1HZ manual? Many thanks indeed.

[@ivanmarais1303]

I would like to a brake caliper upgrade with new pistons seals etc on LC 80. Excellent videos

[@2ndGearLow]

Thanks Ivan, appreciate your video suggestion!

[@jtrain79]

I would love to See changing the intake manifold, on the 80.

[@2ndGearLow]

Hi Julian, thanks for watching and appreciate the suggestion!

[@thiz9892]

Is there a different location for the drain plug on different models? I removed the skid plate on my 1993 fjz80 and there was no drain plug. I looked around the area and noticed a plug on the side, not the bottom. Is that the correct drain plug? Fill plug is in the same location. Cheers

[@rightyouareken7587]

How many miles do you recommend before draining?

[@thiz9892]

Every 40,000km (25k miles) I would say that you should change the Transfer case fluid. If you are asking about how long you should drive immediately before draining, just drive around until engine reaches normal temp.

[@rightyouareken7587]

@@thiz9892 copy, 25k thanks