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Transfer Assembly: Inspection

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  1. INSPECT PRELOAD 
    1. Using SST and a torque wrench, measure the preload of the backlash between the driven pinion and ring gear.

      SST 09326-20011 

      Fig 1: Measuring Preload Of Backlash Between Driven Pinion And Ring Gear
      G06025267Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Preload (at Starting) 

      PRELOAD REFERENCE CHART

      Item Preload
      without SST 0.39 to 0.69 N*m (4.0 to 7.0 kgf*cm, 3.5 to 6.1 in.*lbf)
      with SST 0.28 to 0.50 N*m (2.9 to 5.1 kgf*cm, 2.5 to 4.4 in.*lbf)

      HINT:

      Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 130 mm (5.12 in.).

    2. Using SST and a torque wrench, measure the total preload.

      SST 09326-20011 

      Preload (at Starting) 

      PRELOAD REFERENCE CHART

      Item Preload
      without SST 0.25 to 0.44 N*m (2.5 to 4.5 kgf*cm, 2.2 to 3.9 in.*lbf) + driven pinion preload
      with SST 0.18 to 0.32 N*m (1.8 to 3.3 kgf*cm, 1.6 to 2.8 in.*lbf) + driven pinion preload

      HINT:

      Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 130 mm (5.12 in.).

  2. INSPECT RING GEAR BACKLASH 
    1. Using a dial indicator, check the backlash of the ring gear.

      Backlash: 

      0.10 to 0.18 mm (0.00394 to 0.00709 in.) 

      If the backlash is not within the specification, adjust the side bearing preload or repair as necessary.

      NOTE: Check at least 3 positions on the circumference of the ring gear.
      Fig 2: Checking Backlash Of Ring Gear
      G06025262Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSPECT TOOTH CONTACT BETWEEN RING GEAR AND DRIVE PINION 
    1. Coat 3 or 4 teeth at 4 different positions on the ring gear with Prussian blue.
      Fig 3: Coating 3 Or 4 Teeth At 4 Different Positions On Ring Gear With Prussian Blue
      G06025242Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Rotate the ring gear to inspect the tooth pattern.
      Fig 4: Tooth Pattern Chart
      G06045890Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. If the tooth contact pattern is not correct, select a new transfer output shaft washer that is thicker or thinner as necessary and recheck.
  4. INSPECT RUNOUT OF RING GEAR 
    1. Place the transfer ring gear mounting case on the V-blocks.
    2. Using a dial indicator, check the runout of the ring gear.

      Maximum runout: 

      0.06 mm (0.00236 in.) 

      Fig 5: Checking Runout Of Ring Gear
      G06025244Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSPECT TRANSFER RING GEAR MOUNTING CASE 
    1. Place the transfer ring gear mounting case on the V-block.
    2. Using a dial indicator, check the runout of the ring gear mounting case.

      Maximum runout: 

      0.04 mm (0.00157 in.) 

      Fig 6: Checking Runout Of Ring Gear Mounting Case
      G06025245Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002