Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Transfer Assembly: Inspection: Inspection
- INSPECT TRANSFER FRONT DRIVE GEAR ASSEMBLY
- Using a micrometer, measure the outer diameter of the drive gear journal surface at the locations indicated.
Standard outer diameter
Journal A
50.981 to 51.000 mm (2.0072 to 2.0078 in.)
Journal B
54.461 to 54.480 mm (2.1442 to 2.1448 in.)
Journal C
74.461 to 74.480 mm (2.9316 to 2.9322 in.)
Minimum outer diameter
Journal A
50.981 mm (2.0072 in.)
Journal B
54.461 mm (2.1442 in.)
Journal C
74.461 mm (2.9316 in.)
- If the outer diameter is less than the minimum, replace the drive gear.
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
- Using a micrometer, measure the outer diameter of the drive gear journal surface at the locations indicated.
- INSPECT TRANSFER INPUT SHAFT
- Using a micrometer, measure the outer diameter of the transfer input shaft journal surface at the locations indicated.
Standard outer diameter
Journal A
47.975 to 48.000 mm (1.8888 to 1.8897 in.)
Journal B
50.750 to 50.870 mm (1.9981 to 2.0027 in.)
Journal C
34.961 to 34.986 mm (1.3765 to 1.3774 in.)
Journal D
17.980 to 18.000 mm (0.7079 to 0.7086 in.)
Minimum outer diameter
Journal A
47.975 mm (1.8888 in.)
Journal B
50.750 mm (1.9981 in.)
Journal C
34.961 mm (1.3765 in.)
Journal D
17.980 mm (0.7079 in.)
- If the outer diameter is less than the minimum, replace the transfer input shaft.
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
- Using a micrometer, measure the outer diameter of the transfer input shaft journal surface at the locations indicated.
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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.
