Transfer case question?

Fore · 07-09-2009, 04:44 AM

First time post for me I've got to break the ice sometime. I have a 2007 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner V6, 2WD Automatic 48,000 miles. I've changed the differential fluid already and I would like to change the transfer case. I can see the fill plug but cannot see any drain plug anywhere. Can someone help me with this. I can see it in the pic's here on TW web site but their showing a 4WD transfer case and not a 2WD transfer case. Thanks for your help!

MassTaco · 07-09-2009, 04:53 AM

A pre-runner doesn't have a transfer case, the driveshaft will be driven straight off the tail of the tranny. A transfer case is only needed to drive more than one shaft off of a common input (ie front drive shaft for 4x4 or a Power Take Off for a utility application).

chris4x4 · 07-09-2009, 04:53 AM

There is no transfer case on the Prerunner.

Welcome to Tacoma World!

luk8272 · 07-09-2009, 05:00 AM

Welcome to TW. Are you meaning Transmission?

Brunes · 07-09-2009, 05:03 AM

Welcome to the board- I think your trans is a sealed unit..and like was said...no transfer case.

Hope we can help you out!!

steviestyles · 07-09-2009, 05:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fore

I can see the fill plug but cannot see any drain plug anywhere. Can someone help me with this. I can see it in the pic's here on TW web site but their showing a 4WD transfer case and not a 2WD transfer case. Thanks for your help!

This has potential disaster written all over it. He found a plug on a non existent part. Later today we will be reading "Help I've drained my Transmission Fluid" j/k

BTW welcome to TW.

luk8272 · 07-09-2009, 05:28 AM

Think we have heard that before, but normally with the oil and Transmission.

steviestyles · 07-09-2009, 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luk8272

Think we have heard that before, but normally with the oil and Transmission.

Fore · 07-09-2009, 06:26 AM

Thanks for your replies and yes I am talking about the transfer case and not the transmission (That's a no brainer) I've already changed the oil to synthetic and the spark plugs using TW mods, just trying to give it a good go around I bought this TACO with 45,000 miles on it already and I have no idea how it was taken care of by the previous owner. The darn Toyota manual states 1qt for the transfer case so I thought maybe it had one. Should I go ahead then and change the transmission fluid and what other do's and don'ts should I change?

chris4x4 · 07-09-2009, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fore

thanks for your replies and yes i am talking about the transfer case and not the transmission (that's a no brainer) i've already changed the oil to synthetic and the spark plugs using tw mods, just trying to give it a good go around i bought this taco with 45,000 miles on it already and i have no idea how it was taken care of by the previous owner. The darn toyota manual states 1qt for the transfer case so i thought maybe it had one. Should i go ahead then and change the transmission fluid and what other do's and don'ts should i change?

do not touch the tranny

silverback07 · 07-09-2009, 06:38 AM

Don't forget to rotate the air in the tires.

JK.. but like Chris said, leave the transmission alone or take it to the dealer to be serviced.

Hops · 07-09-2009, 06:49 AM

Make sure it has fresh blinker fluid...

NwiTACO · 07-09-2009, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fore

First time post for me I've got to break the ice sometime. I have a 2007 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner V6, 2WD Automatic 48,000 miles. I've changed the differential fluid already and I would like to change the transfer case. I can see the fill plug but cannot see any drain plug anywhere. Can someone help me with this. I can see it in the pic's here on TW web site but their showing a 4WD transfer case and not a 2WD transfer case. Thanks for your help!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fore

Thanks for your replies and yes I am talking about the transfer case and not the transmission (That's a no brainer) I've already changed the oil to synthetic and the spark plugs using TW mods, just trying to give it a good go around I bought this TACO with 45,000 miles on it already and I have no idea how it was taken care of by the previous owner. The darn Toyota manual states 1qt for the transfer case so I thought maybe it had one. Should I go ahead then and change the transmission fluid and what other do's and don'ts should I change?

What do you not understand. 2wd does not have a transfer case, this my friend is a no brainer.

FAIL.

Brunes · 07-09-2009, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fore

Thanks for your replies and yes I am talking about the transfer case and not the transmission (That's a no brainer) I've already changed the oil to synthetic and the spark plugs using TW mods, just trying to give it a good go around I bought this TACO with 45,000 miles on it already and I have no idea how it was taken care of by the previous owner. The darn Toyota manual states 1qt for the transfer case so I thought maybe it had one. Should I go ahead then and change the transmission fluid and what other do's and don'ts should I change?

The no brainer here is you should be taking your truck to a certified mechanic for servicing...Best of luck finding one your trust to do good work!!

07-09-2009, 04:44 AM	#1
Fore Member Joined: Jun 2009, #18305 Gender: Male Posts: 30 07 PreRunner 2007 Double Cab Automatic	Transfer case question? First time post for me I've got to break the ice sometime. I have a 2007 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner V6, 2WD Automatic 48,000 miles. I've changed the differential fluid already and I would like to change the transfer case. I can see the fill plug but cannot see any drain plug anywhere. Can someone help me with this. I can see it in the pic's here on TW web site but their showing a 4WD transfer case and not a 2WD transfer case. Thanks for your help!

07-09-2009, 04:53 AM	#2
MassTaco Senior Member Joined: Apr 2009, #16384 Location: Massachusetts Age: 29 Gender: Male Posts: 142 V6 4x4 SR5 DC AT5 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6	A pre-runner doesn't have a transfer case, the driveshaft will be driven straight off the tail of the tranny. A transfer case is only needed to drive more than one shaft off of a common input (ie front drive shaft for 4x4 or a Power Take Off for a utility application). __________________

07-09-2009, 04:53 AM	#3
chris4x4 Watching Ed Live vicariously through mjp2 Name: FlimFlubberJAM Joined: May 2008, #6497 Location: Arizona Gender: Male Posts: 46,879 2007 PreRunner 2007 Double Cab Automatic 1GR-FE (4.0 V6) OME 885's, OME n140s front shocks, Total Chaos UCA's, TSB springs with AAL, 5100 rear shocks, custom built fuel tank skid plate, TRD exhaust.	There is no transfer case on the Prerunner. Welcome to Tacoma World! __________________ Release the Cracken!

07-09-2009, 05:00 AM	#4
luk8272 Super Bowl Champs Name: Lucas Joined: Feb 2008, #4929 Location: Kaplan, Louisiana Age: 27 Gender: Guy Posts: 4,190 07 Silver4dr. 4x4, V6 Shortbed 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 5% Tint, Bug flector, vent Visors, Removed secondary air filter, Rear Spring TSB w/ Bilstein shocks, Toytec 3" lift, Debadged, Billet Grille, 17x9 Pro comp 6001 rims, BFG 285/70/17, Fog light anytime mod, Tailgate hose clamp mod, Prodry AFE filter. Extended Differential Breather, ABS on/off, 6000k HID heads/fogs, ScanguageII, Devil horns, Devil horns on third brake light, Mounted 60" Highlift, Mounted Tool Box, Wet Okole Front Seat Covers, TW sticker, Midland Handheld CB,Painted engine cover, Revenge Fab Sliders Painted in shed. ARE Topper.	Welcome to TW. Are you meaning Transmission? __________________ Arkansas Superlift Park 4/10/09 Big Easley Run 5/17/09 Windrock Coal Creek OHV 6/20/09 Louisiana members

07-09-2009, 05:03 AM	#5
Brunes Jeebus Hates Me Name: Mark Joined: May 2008, #7011 Location: Gulf Coast, USA (Yes...All of it.) Age: 25 Gender: Dude Posts: 7,587 08 Red/Graphite and Black 2008 Access Cab Manual 1GR-FE: 4L V6 Debadge, Tint, LiteRider Tonneau with Locker Handle, 5 Pc Black Billet Grill, Black Rims, IPod Adapter, Red and Black Wet Okole Seats, Black Weathertechs. 885's and TC UCAs and Wheelers 3 pack AAL with OME Shocks and extended brake lines. Revenge Fabrication 82" Kickout sliders	Welcome to the board- I think your trans is a sealed unit..and like was said...no transfer case. Hope we can help you out!! __________________ Namaste Brunes Just because you have the right to do a thing does not mean you are right to do that thing.

07-09-2009, 05:28 AM	#7
luk8272 Super Bowl Champs Name: Lucas Joined: Feb 2008, #4929 Location: Kaplan, Louisiana Age: 27 Gender: Guy Posts: 4,190 07 Silver4dr. 4x4, V6 Shortbed 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 5% Tint, Bug flector, vent Visors, Removed secondary air filter, Rear Spring TSB w/ Bilstein shocks, Toytec 3" lift, Debadged, Billet Grille, 17x9 Pro comp 6001 rims, BFG 285/70/17, Fog light anytime mod, Tailgate hose clamp mod, Prodry AFE filter. Extended Differential Breather, ABS on/off, 6000k HID heads/fogs, ScanguageII, Devil horns, Devil horns on third brake light, Mounted 60" Highlift, Mounted Tool Box, Wet Okole Front Seat Covers, TW sticker, Midland Handheld CB,Painted engine cover, Revenge Fab Sliders Painted in shed. ARE Topper.	Think we have heard that before, but normally with the oil and Transmission. __________________ Arkansas Superlift Park 4/10/09 Big Easley Run 5/17/09 Windrock Coal Creek OHV 6/20/09 Louisiana members

07-09-2009, 06:26 AM	#9
Fore Member Joined: Jun 2009, #18305 Gender: Male Posts: 30 07 PreRunner 2007 Double Cab Automatic	Thanks everyone! Thanks for your replies and yes I am talking about the transfer case and not the transmission (That's a no brainer) I've already changed the oil to synthetic and the spark plugs using TW mods, just trying to give it a good go around I bought this TACO with 45,000 miles on it already and I have no idea how it was taken care of by the previous owner. The darn Toyota manual states 1qt for the transfer case so I thought maybe it had one. Should I go ahead then and change the transmission fluid and what other do's and don'ts should I change?

07-09-2009, 06:38 AM	#11
silverback07 Taco¹ Name: Sean Joined: Jul 2008, #7986 Location: Austin Gender: Male Posts: 5,808 07 TRD OR DC 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 Tons of stuff	Don't forget to rotate the air in the tires. JK.. but like Chris said, leave the transmission alone or take it to the dealer to be serviced. __________________ My Build 2007 Tacoma TRD Off Road 4x4, Leather Fox 2.0's, OME Dakars, Total Chaos UCA, Tom Wood CV Driveshaft, BFG KM2, XD Enduro's, Goodridge SS brake lines, Timbrens, 4.56 gears Rocktec & AllPro bumpers, Shrockworks sliders, Grillcraft MX, C2C struts, Full BudBuilt skids, PIAA 510's, Safari Snorkel Warn M8000, MasterPull Superline, 60” HiLift Extreme, Oasis On-board Air, Dual Batteries, UWS Chest, SockMonkey decals A-pillar pod w/ Autometer gauges, ScanGauge II, Midland CB w/ 3' FireFly, Alpine/MB Quart/Premier, Garmin Nuvi 500

07-09-2009, 06:49 AM	#12
Hops Member Name: Gabe Joined: Mar 2009, #14304 Location: south mississippi Age: 28 Gender: Male Posts: 80 08 Silver Streak Mica Access Cab 4X4 2008 Access Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 Shock and leaf spring TSB, Neoprene seat covers, weathertech digital fit floor mats, vent visors, bug shield, secondary filter removed, K&N drop-in filter, century camper shell, 265/75R16 ATM's...	Make sure it has fresh blinker fluid... __________________

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