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Transfer Unit: Installation

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  1. RAISE VEHICLE 
  2. INSTALL TRANSFER 

    Raise the transfer and install it to the transfer adaptor with the 8 transfer mounting bolts.

    Torque: 24 N.m (240 kgf.cm, 17 ft.lbf) 

    NOTE: Take care not to damage the lip of the transfer adaptor rear oil seal with the transfer input shaft.
  3. CONNECT VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR, NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH, L4 POSITION SWITCH, MOTOR ACTUATOR, NO. 1 AND NO. 2 4WD POSITION SWITCH CONNECTORS. 
  4. INSTALL ENGINE REAR MOUNTING 

    Install the engine rear mounting to the transfer adaptor with the 4 bolts.

    Torque: 65 N.m (650 kgf.cm, 48 ft.lbf) 

  5. INSTALL CROSS MEMBER 
    1. Install the cross member with the 4 bolts and nuts.

      Torque: 72 N.m (740 kgf.cm, 53 ft.lbf) 

    2. Install the 4 set bolts of the engine rear mounting.

      Torque: 18 N.m (185 kgf.cm, 13 ft.lbf) 

    3. Remove the transmission jacks.
  6. INSTALL FRONT AND REAR PROPELLER SHAFTS (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  7. INSTALL LH AND RH FRONT EXHAUST PIPES (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
    Fig 1: Installing Transfer To Transfer Adaptor With 8 Transfer Mounting Bolts
    G02851649Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    Fig 2: Installing Engine Rear Mounting To Transfer Adaptor With 4 Bolts
    G02851650Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. FILL TRANSFER OIL 

    Oil grade: API GL-4 or GL-5 

    Viscosity: SAE 75W-90

    Capacity: 1.2 liters (1.3 US gts, 1.1 lmp.gts)

    Torque: 37 N.m (380 kgf.cm, 27 ft.lbf)

  9. INSTALL PROTECTOR 

    Install the protector with the 4 bolts.

    Fig 3: Installing Protector With 4 Bolts
    G02851651Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    Torque: 18 N.m (185 kgf.cm, 13 ft.lbf) 

  10. INSTALL TRANSFER SHIFT LEVER 
    1. Lower the vehicle.
    2. Apply MP grease to the tip of the transfer shift lever.
    3. Pressing down on the transfer shift lever cap, and using pliers, install the snap ring.
      Fig 4: Installing Snap Ring Using Pliers
      G02851652Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Install the shift lever boot with the 4 bolts.

      Torque: 7.0 N.m (70 kgf.cm, 61 in.lbf) 

      Fig 5: Installing Shift Lever Boot With 4 Bolts
      G02851653Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Install the upper console panel.
    6. Install the transfer shift lever knob.
  11. DO ROAD TEST 

    Check for abnormal noise and smooth shifting.