cruiser54

Totally separate. units. There is a fill and drain plug on the back of the transfer case.

Slim357

Damn I feel stupid now my dad who is a mechanic told me they were one unit idk if he was trying to deter me from putting a sye on or what but how do i go about checking the fluid

cookrw

Park on level ground, and pull the TOP plug on the transfer case (there is a fill plug, top, and drain plug, bottom) The fluid should be level with hole for the top plug.

If you've never changed it, now's probably a good time to change the fluid in the TC.

Slim357

Who knows when it was last changed the prior owner didnt take care of the jeep very well had to replace a lotta **** on it the most disturbing thing i replaced was the radiator and thermostat housing. Radiator was stopped up with sand and t-stat housing housing was pitted from where they ran salt water through it :/

cruiser54

You need to check/change every fluid in this Jeep aSAP. You know the PO was a flake. Don't invite disaster.

OEJ

After about 3 months of owning mine. I went out and spent about 85 bucks on fluid and a gasket. I used Royal Purple In the front diff, T-case and rear diff. It gives you piece of mind.

Slim357

For real and Ill do it asap right now Im still fixing some things from where I rolled it on its roof a month ago but I plan on doing the t-case rear ends and engine oil asap. Maybe this will fix my issue Thank you

cruiser54

Excellent plan.
Grease the front steering components and driveshaft u-joints whil you're at it.

Slim357

Ya front end could probly use a rebuild lol ill do the adjustable trac bar and replace my ball joints and stuff