Transfer Case: Assembly
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NOTE:
Prior to assembly, lubricate all parts with transfer case fluid. Failure to lubricate the parts may cause damage to the components.
- Using the Wheel Hub Bearing Cup Installer with the Handle and a suitable press, install the bearing.
- Install the snap ring.
- Using the Drive Pinion Oil Seal Installer, install a new oil seal.
- Using the Input Shaft Bearing Installer with the Handle and a suitable press, install a new needle bearing.
- Using a suitable tool and a suitable press, install a new sleeve bearing.
- Install the sun gear, thrust plate and the snap ring.
- Install the input shaft and the thrust washer.
- Using a suitable press, install the bearing.
- Install the snap ring on the input shaft.
- Using the Drive Pinion Oil Seal Installer, install a new oil seal.
- Install the large snap ring in the groove in the front adapter.
- Apply a 3 mm (1/8 in) bead of silicone sealant to the front adapter mounting surface of the transfer case.
- Position the front adapter on the transfer case and install the 6 bolts.
- Tighten to 34 Nm (25 lb-ft).
- Install the input shaft and the complete carrier as an assembly.
- Align the pinion gears gear teeth and the ring gear teeth. Expand the snap ring and push inward on the planet carrier until the input shaft seats fully in the front adapter. Verify that the snap ring engaged the assembly by holding the front adapter and lightly tapping the face of the input shaft against a wooden block.
- Attach the front case to the Transmission Holding Fixture.
- Install the new shift fork facings. Verify that they snap securely into place.
- Install the reduction hub and the reduction fork as an assembly.
- Press the pin into the rear output shaft pin hole to the previously measured height.
- Install the pump assembly on the rear output shaft.
- Prime the pump assembly.
- Submerge the pump in a container full of clean transfer case fluid.
- Install the rear output shaft and the pump assembly.
- Install the oil strainer and the magnet in the slot in the case.
- Install the front output shaft.
- Install the snap ring.
- Install the drive chain, drive sprocket and the driven sprocket as an assembly.
- Install the spacer and the snap ring.
- Install the shift rail through the reduction shift fork. Verify that the shift rail seats in the case bore.
- Slide the spacer and the torsion spring on the shift shaft and position it beneath the drive tang.
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WARNING: Keep fingers away from spring ends when releasing the spring. Spring ends are under tension and will unwind with force. Failure to follow this instruction may result in injured fingers.
Position the first spring tang to the left of the drive tang.
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WARNING: Keep fingers away from spring ends when releasing the spring. Spring ends are under tension and will unwind with force. Failure to follow this instruction may result in injured fingers.
Wind the second spring tang clockwise past the drive tang, and push the torsion spring and sleeve in as far as it will go.
- Install the electric shift cam and slide the drive tang between the torsion spring tangs as far as it will go.
- Install the pin on the end of the shift shaft into the hole in the case.
- Position the torsion spring tangs so that they point toward the top side of the case and just touch the reduction shift fork.
- Assemble the lockup assembly.
- Press downward on the lockup hub and install the snap ring.
- Install the lockup fork and the lockup collar as an assembly.
- Verify that the cam roller is resting on the top surface of the electric shift cam and not into an inside track after the lockup fork is released.
- Lift upward on the lockup fork slightly while holding down on the shift rail and rotate the electric shift cam track into the cam roller by turning the shift shaft.
- Install the shift collar hub and the return spring.
- Using the Needle Bearing Installer with the Handle and a suitable press, install the needle bearing.
- Using the Wheel Hub Bearing Cup Installer with the Handle and a suitable press, install the bearing.
- Install the snap ring that retains the bearing to the transfer case cover.
- Using the Valve Stem Oil Seal Installer, install a new oil seal.
- Apply a 3 mm (1/8 in) bead of silicone sealant to the mating surface of the front case.
- Assemble the cases.
- Install the 9 transfer case cover bolts.
- Tighten to 34 Nm (25 lb-ft).
- Install the spacer on the rear output shaft.
- Using the Drive Pinion Oil Seal Installer, install a new oil seal.
- Position the flange on the rear output shaft. If necessary, reseat the oil seal in the flange.
- Install a new oil seal in the flange.
- Using the Transmission Output Shaft Flange Installer, install the flange. Tighten the nut on the Transmission Output Shaft Flange Installer to 54 Nm (40 lb-ft) to seat the flange on the shaft.
- Use the Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture to prevent the flange from turning. Install a new washer and a new flange nut.
- Tighten to 210 Nm (155 lb-ft).
- Apply a thin coat of silicone sealant to the base of the motor housing.
- Position the motor assembly. Install the 3 shift motor bolts and bracket bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Install the coil wire to the shift motor electrical connector.
- Insert the wire into the electrical connector.
- Install the inner retainer into the electrical connector.
- Install the transfer case. For additional information, refer to TRANSFER CASE .
NOTE:
Do not damage the needle bearing when installing or component damage may occur.
NOTE:
The recessed face of the sun gear must face the rear of the transfer case.
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The stepped face of the thrust washer must face upward.
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Install the bearing on the input shaft so that the snap ring groove in the bearing is closest to the top of the planet carrier.
NOTE:
Install the front adapter within 15 minutes of applying the silicone sealant or it will be necessary to apply new sealant. If possible, allow one hour before filling the transfer case with lubricant to allow the silicone sealant to cure.
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The oil pump spring pin must be installed at the correct height so that the oil pump shaft rotates with the rear output shaft.
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If a measurement was not taken during disassembly, install the pin to the correct height specification using a micrometer.
NOTE:
Do not remove the plastic insert from the bore of a new pump assembly. Discard it after it slides out of the bore during the pump assembly installation on the rear output shaft.
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Align the keyway in the cover and the spring pin in the rear output shaft and fully seat the pump assembly on the shaft. The shaft will rotate freely in the pump assembly when the pump assembly is fully seated. If the pump assembly does not turn freely, realign the keyway and the spring pin and shake the pump assembly until it seats fully and rotates freely on the shaft.
NOTE:
Do not bend the cam during installation. This will damage the locating pin on the end of the shift shaft.
NOTE:
The triangular shaft will be in the 2WD position (2H) at final assembly.
NOTE:
Do not damage the needle bearing or damage to components may occur.
NOTE:
Assemble the cases within 15 minutes of applying the silicone sealant or it will be necessary to apply new sealant. If possible, allow one hour before filling the transfer case with lubricant to allow the silicone sealant to cure.
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Align the output shaft, the shift shaft and the return spring to their respective bores in the transfer case cover.
Fig 41: Locating Output Shaft, Shift Shaft And Return Spring Respective Bores In Transfer Case Cover
NOTE:
Align the index marks made during disassembly.
NOTE:
Verify the oil seal is not on the shaft before installing the shaft.
NOTE:
Install the motor within 15 minutes of applying the silicone sealant or it will be necessary to apply new sealant. If possible, allow one hour before filling the transfer case with lubricant to allow the silicone sealant to cure.
NOTE:
If the shift shaft will not stay in the 4H position, rotate the shift shaft clockwise to the 2H position. During motor assembly installation, rotate the motor counterclockwise until the motor aligns with the mounting holes.