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Transfer Assembly: Installation

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  1. INSTALL TRANSFER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Apply sealant 1281 to the transaxle assembly and transfer assembly in continuous beaded from of 1.2 mm diameter.
      Fig 1: Applying Sealant 1281 To Transaxle Assembly & Transfer Assembly
      G05241013Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Wipe any grease off from the attaching surfaces.
      • Install it within 10 minutes after applying the sealant.
      • Sealant stuck on the gasket, case oil seal and driving plug may cause oil leakage and seizure due to oil shortage. Care must be taken.
    2. Install the transfer assembly to the transaxle assembly with the 2 bolts and 6 nuts.

      Torque: 69 N*m (700 kgf*cm, 51 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • Check that the gasket is installed to the transfer assembly before installing them to the transaxle assembly.
      • Install the transfer assembly to the transaxle assembly without tilting.
      • When moving the transfer assembly, do not hold the oil seal on the both sides.
  2. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W / TRANSFER 

    HINT:

    (See INSTALLATION )

  3. INSTALL TRANSFER STIFFENER PLATE RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  4. INSTALL ENGINE AND TRANSAXLE 

    HINT:

    (See INSTALLATION )

  5. INSTALL TRANSFER DRAIN PLUG 
    1. Install the transfer drain plug with a new drain gasket.

      Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 2: Identifying Transfer Drain Plug
      G05241010Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL TRANSFER CASE NO. 2 PLUG 
    1. Install the transfer case No. 2 plug with a new gasket No. 2.

      Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf) 

  7. INSTALL TRANSFER CASE NO. 1 PLUG 
    1. Add oil up to 0 to 5 mm below the lower side of the plug hole.

      Oil quantity: 0.9 L (0.95 US qts, 0.71 Imp. qts) 

      HINT:

      When adding oil, pour it slowly.

    2. Install the transfer case No. 1 plug with a new gasket No. 1.

      Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf)