Transfer Assembly Installation

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NOTE:

While installing the transfer assembly on the transmission, do not allow dust or other foreign particles to enter the transmission.
Be careful not to damage the clutch housing with transfer gear.

Apply manual transmission fluid (MTF) to the new O-ring (A). Then install it on the transfer assembly (B), then install the 10 x 20 mm dowel pin (C) on the transmission.

Fig 1: O-Ring, Transfer Assembly & Dowel Pin With Torque Specifications
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Apply MTF to the transfer gear and transmission contact area, then install the transfer assembly on the transmission.
Install the propeller shaft (A) on the transfer assembly (B) by aligning the reference marks (C) you made.

Fig 2: Propeller Shaft On Transfer Assembly & Reference Marks With Torque Specifications
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Refill the transmission with recommended MTF (see TRANSMISSION FLUID INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT ).
Start the engine, and run it to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on). Turn the engine off, and check the fluid level (see TRANSMISSION FLUID INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT ).
Test-drive the vehicle.