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Transfer Assembly: Reassembly
- INSPECT SHIFT FORK NO. 2 AND CLUTCH SLEEVE CLEARANCE
Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between the shift fork No. 2 and clutch sleeve.
- Standard clearance: 0.10 - 0.40 mm (0.0039 - 0,0157 In.)
- Maximum clearance: 0.40 mm (0.0157 in.)
- INSTALL THE BEARING RACE (FOR THE OUTPUT SHAFT)
Using SST and a press, install the bearing race.
- SST 09316-60011 (09316-00011, 09316-00031), 09950-60020 (09951-00890)
- INSTALL THE BEARING RACE (FOR THE IDLER GEAR)
Using SST and a press, install the bearing race.
- SST 09316-60011 (09316-00011, 09316-00031), 09950-60020 (09951-00790)
- INSTALL OIL RECEIVER TO FRONT CASE
Install the oil receiver and bolt.
- Torque: 12 N.m (120 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf)
- INSTALL SHIFT OUTER LEVER AND INNER LEVER
- Install the shift inner lever, washer and outer lever to the front case.
- Using a pin punch, hammer and socket wrench, tap in the lever lock pin.
- Install the washer and nut to the shift outer lever.
- Torque: 12 N.m (120 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf)
- ASSEMBLE SHIFT FORK NO. 1 AND SHIFT FORK NO. 1 SHAFT
- Assemble the shift fork No. 1 and shift fork No. 1 shaft.
- Using a pin punch and hammer, drive in the slotted spring pin.
- INSTALL IDLER GEAR ASSEMBLY WITH CENTER DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY, SHIFT FORK NO. 1 AND SHIFT FORK NO. 1 SHAFT TO FRONT CASE NOTE: Set the shift inner lever into the fork head part of the shift fork No. 1 securely.
- INSTALL INPUT SHAFT ASSEMBLY
- INSTALL 2 BEARING RACES TO REAR CASE
- ASSEMBLY FRONT CASE AND REAR CASE
- Apply FIPG to the front case.
- FIPG: Part No. 08826-00090, THREE BOND 1281 or equivalent
- Assemble the front case and rear case.
- Apply liquid sealer to the "A"bolt threads.
- Sealant: Part No. 08833-00080, THREE BOND 1344, LOCTITE 242 or equivalent
- Install the 8 bolts.
- Torque: 37 N.m (380 kgf.cm, 27 ft.lbf)
- Apply FIPG to the front case.
- ASSEMBLE FRONT CASE AND REAR CASE
Using a snap ring expander, install the snap ring to the rear case.
- INSTALL CASE COVER
- Apply FIPG to the rear case.
- FIPG: Part No. 08826-00090, THREE BOND 1281 or equivalent
- Install the case cover.
- Apply liquid sealer to the bolt threads.
- Sealant: Part No. 08833-00080, THREE BOND 1344, LOCTITE 242 or equivalent
- Install the 5 bolts.
- Torque: 37 N.m (380 kgf.cm, 27 ft.lbf)
- Apply FIPG to the rear case.
- INSTALL OIL STRAINER TO REAR CASE
Install the oil strainer and 2 bolts.
- Torque: 4.9 N.m (50 kgf.cm, 43 in.lbf)
- SELECT ADJUSTING SHIM FOR IDLER GEAR REAR TAPER ROLLER BEARING
- Using vernier calipers, measure dimension "A".
- Lightly hole down the bearing outer race in the thrust direction to eliminate any looseness before making the measurement.
- Using a steel straight edge and feeler gauge, measure the clearance of dimension "B".
- Calculate the required thickness of the adjusting shim.
- Thickness: Dimension "A"+ Dimension "B"+ [0.022 - 0.049 mm, (0.0009 - 0.0019 in.)]
- From Fig 16, select a shim so that its thickness is within the range of the calculation.
- SELECT ADJUSTING SHIM FOR OUTPUT SHAFT TAPER ROLLER BEARING
- Using a steel straight edge and feeler gauge, measure the clearance of dimension "C".
- Lightly hold down the bearing outer race in the thrust direction to eliminate any looseness before making the measurement.
- Using a steel straight edge and vernier calipers with depth gauge, measure dimension "D".
- Dimension "D" is the straight edge thickness (Dimension "F") subtracted from dimension "E" in Fig 18
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- Dimension "D": Dimension "E"- Dimension "F"
- Using a steel straight edge and vernier calipers with depth gauge, measure dimension "G".
- Dimension "G"is the straight edge thickness (Dimension "F") subtracted from Dimension "H".
- Dimension "G": Dimension "H"- Dimension "F"
- Calculate the required thickness of the adjusting shim.
- Thickness: Dimension "G"- (Dimension "D"- Dimension "C") + [0.014 ~ 0.039 mm, (0.0006 ~ 0.0015 in.)]
- From Fig 20, select a shim so that its thickness is within the range of the calculation.
- INSTALL REAR EXTENSION HOUSING
- Apply FIPG to the rear extension housing.
- FIPG: Part No. 08826-00090, THREE BOND 1281 or equivalent
- Install the rear extension housing and 9 bolts.
- Torque: 37 N.m (380 kgf.cm, 27 ft.lbf)
- Apply FIPG to the rear extension housing.
- ASSEMBLE SHIFT FORK NO. 2 SHAFT AND SHIFT FORK NO. 2
- Install the shift fork No. 2 to the shift fork No. 2 shaft.
- Install the 3 snap rings to the shift fork No. 2 shaft.
- INSTALL CLUTCH SLEEVE WITH SHIFT FORK NO. 2 SHAFT AND SHIFT FORK NO. 2
HINT:
Make sure to install the clutch sleeve in the correct direction.
- INSTALL FRONT EXTENSION HOUSING
- Apply FIPG to the front extension housing.
- FIPG: Part No. 08826-00090, THREE BOND 1281 or equivalent
- Install the front extension housing and 6 bolts.
- Torque: 37 N.m (380 kgf.cm, 27 ft.lbf)
HINT:
Set the clutch sleeve in differential lock condition.
- Apply FIPG to the front extension housing.
- INSTALL TRANSFER INDICATOR SWITCH
Install the 3 transfer indicator switches with 3 new gaskets.
- Torque: 37 N.m (380 kgf.cm, 27 ft.lbf)
- INSTALL BALL, SPRING AND SCREW
- Install the ball and spring.
- Apply liquid sealer to the screw plug threads.
- Sealant: Part No. 08833-00080, THREE BOND 1344, LOCTITE 242 or equivalent
- Using a torx socket wrench (T40), install the screw plug.
- Torque: 19 N.m (190 kgf.cm, 14 ft.lbf)
- INSTALL OUTPUT GEAR TO FRONT CASE
HINT:
Apply gear oil to the output gear.
NOTE: Do not turn the output gear.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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