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Transfer Case: Assembly

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All transfer cases

Install a new stat-0 seal.

Fig 1: Installing Support O-Ring Seal
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NOTE: Prior to installation, coat the threads with pipe sealant.

Fig 2: Installing Sector Shaft Support With Torque Specification

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Using the special tool, install the sector shaft support (motor adapter for electric shift transfer case).
Install the sector assembly. On the electric shift transfer case, install the plastic retainer and the O-ring.

Fig 3: Installing Sector Assembly
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Manual shift transfer case

Install the spacer, the lever, the washer, and the locknut.

Fig 4: Installing Spacer, Lever, Washer And Locknut (Manual Shift Transfer Case)
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All transfer cases

NOTE: If installing a new poppet spring, it must be like in color to the original poppet spring.

Fig 5: Installing Spring And Poppet

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Assemble the poppet screw, the spring, and the poppet.
Install the poppet assembly.

Fig 6: Installing Poppet Assembly With Torque Specification
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Install the rear input gear thrust washer.

Fig 7: Installing Rear Input Gear Thrust Washer
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Install the front input gear thrust washer.

Fig 8: Installing Front Input Gear Thrust Washer
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NOTE: Install the lock plate with the stamped letter E facing outward.

Fig 9: Installing Lock Plate

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Install the lock plate.
Place the input gear into the planetary carrier assembly.

Fig 10: Installing Input Gear Into Planetary Carrier Assembly
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Install a new lock plate retaining ring.

Fig 11: Installing New Lock Plate Retaining Ring
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Using the special tools and a suitable press, install a new front input bearing.

Fig 12: Installing New Front Input Bearing
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Install a new bearing retainer ring.

Fig 13: Installing New Bearing Retainer Ring
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Position the planetary assembly into the front case.

Fig 14: Installing Planetary Assembly Into Front Case
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Install a new retaining ring.
1. Install the special tool.
2. Install a new retaining ring.
  - Remove the special tool.
Fig 15: Installing New Retaining Ring
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Using the special tools, install a new input seal.

Fig 16: Installing New Input Seal
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Using the special tools and a suitable press, install a new front output ball bearing.

Fig 17: Installing New Front Output Ball Bearing
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Install a new front output ball bearing retaining ring.

Fig 18: Installing New Front Output Ball Bearing Retaining Ring
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Position the front output shaft in the front case.

Fig 19: Installing Front Output Shaft In Front Case
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Install a new retaining ring.
1. Install the special tool.
2. Install a new retaining ring.
  - Remove the special tool.
Fig 20: Installing New Retaining Ring
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Using the special tools, install a new front output seal.

Fig 21: Installing New Front Output Seal
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Using the special tools, install a new slinger on the front flange, if removed.

Fig 22: Installing New Slinger On Front Flange
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Install the front flange.
- Use the special tool to prevent the flange from turning while installing a new nut.
Fig 23: Installing Front Flange With Torque Specification
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NOTE: Rotate the sector assembly to the 4-wheel high position for easy installation.

Fig 24: Positioning Range Fork Assembly And Range Shift Sleeve In Front Case

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Position the range fork assembly and the range shift sleeve in the front case.
Position the drive sprocket hub on the mainshaft.

Fig 25: Positioning Drive Sprocket Hub On Mainshaft
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Electric shift transfer case

Position the inner ring on the drive sprocket.

Fig 26: Installing Inner Ring On Drive Sprocket (Electric Shift Transfer Case)
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Position the middle ring on the inner ring.

Fig 27: Installing Middle Ring On Inner Ring
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Position the outer ring on the middle ring.

Fig 28: Installing Outer Ring On Middle Ring
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Position and rotate the synchronizer hub until it drops into the installed position. Install a new retaining ring.

Fig 29: Installing Synchronizer Hub And New Retaining Ring
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Mechanical shift transfer case

Install the mode hub.

All transfer cases

NOTE: The thin side of the synchronizer or mode sleeve must face upward.

Fig 30: Assembling Mode Fork, Shift Rail And Sleeve

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Assemble the mode fork, the shift rail, and the sleeve.
- Mode sleeve for mechanical shift or synchronizer sleeve for electric shift.
Install the mode fork and the shift rail assembly in the front case.
- The shift rail must bottom in the case.
Fig 31: Installing Mode Fork And Shift Rail Assembly In Front Case
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CAUTION: Install the mainshaft assembly so that the synchronizer strut bears against one of the synchronizer or mode sleeve teeth.

Fig 32: Installing Mainshaft

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Install the mainshaft.
Install the clutch gear.

Fig 33: Installing Clutch Gear
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Install the drive sprocket, the driven sprocket, and the drive chain as an assembly.

Fig 34: Installing Drive Sprocket, Driven Sprocket And Drive Chain
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Install the mode spring.

Fig 35: Installing Mode Spring
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Install a new drive sprocket retaining ring.

Fig 36: Installing New Drive Sprocket Retaining Ring
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Install a new driven sprocket retaining ring.

Fig 37: Installing New Driven Sprocket Retaining Ring
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Using the special tools and a suitable press, install a new ball bearing.

Fig 38: Installing New Ball Bearing
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Install a new ball bearing retaining ring.

Fig 39: Installing New Ball Bearing Retaining Ring
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NOTE: The identification numbers on the bearing must face the special tool.

Fig 40: Installing New Needle Bearing

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Using the special tools and a suitable press, install a new needle bearing.
Install the chip collector magnet.

Fig 41: Installing Chip Collector Magnet
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Install the oil tube.

Fig 42: Installing Oil Tube
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Clean both case mating surfaces with metal surface cleaner.

NOTE: The silicone bead must be no larger than 2 mm (0.08 in) in diameter.

Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant to the joint face of the case.
- The bead must be on the inside of the bolt holes, toward the inside of the case.
Position the rear case half onto the front case half.

Fig 43: Positioning Rear Case Half Onto Front Case Half
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NOTE: Use a crisscross pattern when tightening the bolts.

Fig 44: Installing New Bolts Retaining Rear Case To Front Case With Torque Specifications

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Install the 25 new bolts retaining the rear case to the front case.
Install the new retaining ring.
1. Install the special tool.
2. Install the new retaining ring.
  - Remove the special tool.
Fig 45: Installing New Retaining Ring
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NOTE: Prior to assembly, verify that the O-ring is in the oil pump pickup inlet.

Fig 46: Sliding Oil Pump Assembly Onto Mainshaft And Connecting Oil Tube

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Slide the oil pump assembly onto the mainshaft and connect the oil tube.

NOTE: The identification numbers on the needle bearing must face the special tool.

Fig 47: Installing New Needle Bearing

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Using the special tools and a suitable press, install a new needle bearing.
Clean the rear case and rear retainer mating surfaces with metal surface cleaner.
Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant to the rear retainer joint face.

Fig 48: Applying Bead Of Silicone Gasket And Sealant To Rear Retainer Joint Face
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Position the rear retainer on the rear case.

Fig 49: Positioning Rear Retainer On Rear Case
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Install the eight new bolts retaining the rear retainer to the case.

Fig 50: Installing Bolts Retaining Rear Retainer To Case With Torque Specifications
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Using the special tools, install a new rear output seal.

Fig 51: Installing New Rear Output Seal
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Using the special tools, install a new slinger on the rear flange, if removed.

Fig 52: Installing New Slinger On Rear Flange
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Install the rear flange.
- Use the special tool to prevent the flange from turning while installing a new nut.
Fig 53: Installing Rear Flange With Torque Specifications
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CAUTION: Do not use air tools.

Fig 54: Installing Drain Plugs With Torque Specifications

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Install the drain and fill plugs.

Electric shift transfer case

NOTE: Apply a coat of multi-purpose grease to the motor adapter.

Fig 55: Installing Gearmotor Encoder Assembly With Torque Specifications

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Install the gearmotor encoder assembly.

Manual shift transfer case

Install the 3 position switch.

Fig 56: Installing Position Switch With Torque Specifications
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Tighten the nut.

Fig 57: Tightening Nut With Torque Specifications
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All transfer cases

Remove the transfer case from the special tool.

Fig 58: Removing Transfer Case From Special Tool
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