- During assembly of the transfer case assembly:
- Check and adjust the contact patch of the transfer case gear teeth.
- Measure and adjust the clearance in the transfer case gears.
- Check and adjust the starting torque of the tapered roller bearing.
- Apply transmission fluid to all parts during assembly.
- Replace the tapered roller bearing and bearing outer race as a set.
- Replace the transfer case drive gear and driven gear shaft as a set.
Assembly order
1. Select a 35mm thrust washer.
Perform this procedure if replacing the transfer case driven gear shaft or the tapered roller bearing on the transfer case driven gear shaft.
2. Pre-assemble all components, check and adjust the clearance in the transfer case gears and the contact patch of the transfer case gear teeth.
3. Disassemble the components, then assemble the transfer case driven gear shaft and related parts.
4. Measure and adjust the starting torque of the tapered roller bearing of the transfer case driven gear shaft.
5. Assemble the transfer case shaft and related parts.
6. Measure and adjust the total starting torque.