Transfer Assembly: Inspection

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NOTE: To prevent damage to the transfer housing, always use soft jaws or equivalent materials between the transfer housing and a vise.

Transfer Gear Backlash Measurement

Set a dial indicator (A) on the transfer companion flange (B); position the dial indicator tip (C) on the direct extension of the bolt hole canter (D).

Fig 1: Measuring Transfer Gear Backlash
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Measure the transfer gear backlash.
Standard: 0.06-0.17 mm (0.002-0.007 in)

Total Starting Torque Measurement
Secure the transfer housing (A) in a bench vise (B) with soft jaws.

Fig 2: Measuring Total Starting Torque
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Rotate the transfer companion flange several times to seat the tapered roller bearings.
Measure the staring torque at the companion flange (C) using a torque wrench (D) and a socket (E).
Standard: 3.20-4.16 N.m (32.6-42.4 kgf.cm, 28.3-36.8 lbf.in)
If the starting torque is out of standard, disassemble the transfer assembly and repair it.