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Transfer Case and Extension Case Assembly: Installation

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  1. Install the center differential and transfer driven gear into transfer case.
  2. Fig 1: Installing Center Differential & Transfer Driven Gear Into Transfer Case
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  3. Remove the bearing cone from bearing of the transfer driven gear.
  4. Fig 2: Removing Bearing Cone From Bearing Of Transfer Driven Gear
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  5. While pressing the bearing cone horizontally, turn the driven shaft ten rotations.
  6. Measure the height "W" between transfer case and taper roller bearing on the transfer driven gear.
  7. Fig 3: Measuring Height "W" Between Transfer Case & Taper Roller Bearing
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  8. Measure the depth "X".
    NOTE: Measure with bearing cone and thrust washer removed.
  9. Fig 4: Measuring Depth "X"
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  10. Calculate the space "t" using the following equation:
    1. t = X - W + 0.2 to 0.3 mm (0.008 to 0.012 in)
  11. Select the nearest washer in the following table:
    1. Standard clearance between thrust washer and taper roller bearing:  0.2 - 0.3 mm (0.008 - 0.012 in)
    NOTE: Set the clearance within standard clearance.
  12. Fig 5: Thrust Washer Specifications Chart
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  13. Fit the thrust washers on transfer drive shaft.
  14. Install the bearing cone into extension case.
  15. Measure the depth "S" between transfer case and center differential.

    ST 398643600 GAUGE

  16. Fig 6: Measuring Depth "S" Between Transfer Case & Center Differential
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  17. Measure the depth "T" between extension case and transfer drive gear.

    ST 398643600 GAUGE

  18. Fig 7: Measuring Depth "T" Between Extension Case & Transfer Drive Gear
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  19. Calculate the space "U" using the following equation:
    1. U = S + T - 30 mm (1.18 in) [Thickness of ST]
  20. Select the suitable washer in the following table:
    1. Standard clearance:  0.15 - 0.35 mm (0.0059 - 0.0138 in)
  21. Fig 8: Thrust Washer Specifications Chart
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  22. Fit the thrust washer on center differential.
  23. Apply proper amount of liquid gasket to the transfer case mating surface.
    1. Liquid gasket:  THREE BOND 1215 (Part No.: 004403007)
  24. Fig 9: Applying Proper Amount Of Liquid Gasket To Transfer Case Mating Surface
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  25. Install the extension assembly into transfer case.
    1. Tightening torque:  40 N.m (4.1 kgf-m, 29.7 ft-lb)
  26. Fig 10: Installing Extension Assembly Into Transfer Case
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  27. Install the shifter arm to transfer case.
  28. Fig 11: Installing Shifter Arm To Transfer Case
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  29. Hang the shifter arm on 3rd-4th fork rod.
  30. Fig 12: Hanging Shifter Arm On 3rd-4th Fork Rod
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  31. Install the transfer case with extension case assembly to transmission case.
    1. Tightening torque:  24.5 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
  32. Fig 13: Installing Transfer Case With Extension Case Assembly To Transmission Case
    G02093650Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.