Oil Seal Replacement
- Remove the oil seal of the front output shaft and input shaft from the transfer case.
- Apply the circumference of the new oil seal and fill the lip with grease (BESCO L2 or its equivalent).
- Using the oil seal installer J-42807, install the front output shaft oil seal to the transfer case.
- Using the oil seal installer J-42808, install the input shaft oil seal to the transfer case.
- Using the ring gear installer J-42809 and a bench press, install the ring gear to the transfer case.NOTE: Pay attention to the following points.
- Identify the correct direction of gear.
- Do not damage the gear.
- Do not press-fit the ring gear slantingly.
- Press-fit the ring gear to the innermost.
- Remove burrs generated by press-fitting.
- If the transfer case has serrations, match them with those of the gear and press-fit the gear.
- Install the snap ring.
- Install the thrust plate to the carrier assembly. Attach the snap ring to the carrier assembly.
- Install the carrier assembly to the input shaft.
- With care the direction of circular hub, mount it to the input shaft.
- Press the ball bearing to the input shaft so that the snap ring will be attached to the input shaft.
- Install the snap ring to the input shaft.
- Install the ball bearing of the front output shaft to the transfer case.
- Install the snap ring of the input shaft bearing to the transfer case.
- Using snap ring pliers, open the snap ring from the gap on the carrier assembly.
While opening the snap ring, securely attach the input shaft and carrier assembly to the transfer case.