Transfer Assembly: Disassembly

1. Remove the transfer cover. See Fig 1 .
2. Remove the transfer drive gear/shaft assembly, 25-mm thrust shim, and tapered roller bearing.
3. Cut the lock tab on the lock nut using a chisel. See Fig 2 .
NOTE: To prevent damage to the transfer housing, always use soft jaws or equivalent materials between the transfer housing and the vise.
4. Secure the transfer housing in a bench vise with soft jaws.
5. Install the holder (07XAB-0020100) on the companion flange, then loosen the lock nut. See Fig 3 .
6. Remove the companion flange holder.
7. Remove the lock nut, conical spring washer, back-up ring, "O" ring, and companion flange from the transfer output shaft.
8. Remove the transfer output shaft from the transfer housing, then remove the transfer spacer from the transfer output shaft.
9. Remove the oil seal and tapered roller bearing from the transfer housing.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Transfer Assembly

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Fig 2: Cutting Lock Nut Lock Tab

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Fig 3: Loosening/Tightening Companion Flange Lock Nut

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