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Transfer Drive Gear Tooth Contact Inspection

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  1. Remove the transfer assembly from the bench vise.
  2. Remove the transfer holder assembly (A) from the transfer housing (B), then remove the dowel pin (C) and O-ring (D).
    Fig 1: Transfer Holder Assembly, Transfer Housing, Dowel Pin & O-Ring With Torque Specifications
    G05449555Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Apply Prussian Blue to both sides of the transfer drive gear teeth lightly and evenly.
  4. Install the transfer holder assembly to the transfer housing, then tighten the bolts. Do not install the O-ring.
  5. Rotate the companion flange in both directions until the transfer gear rotates one full turn in both directions.
  6. Remove the transfer holder, and check the transfer drive gear tooth contact pattern. The pattern should be centered on the gear tooth as shown.
    Fig 2: Identifying Gear Tooth
    G05449556Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. If the measurements are not within the standard or the tooth contact pattern is incorrect, disassemble the transfer assembly and repair it.
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