Transfer Assembly.

Using hydraulic press and special tool, press-fit needle bearing into center case (1). As shown in the figure, apply straightedge (2) to top surface of case and press-fit till limit line (3) of special tool aligns with bottom surface of straightened (2) (i.e., case surface).
NOTE:
- Press-fitting needle bearing according to above procedure will set needle bearing 3 mm before it hits case bottom.
- Once it is press-fit all way down to case bottom, removal would be very difficult if it becomes necessary.
1. Special tool
2. (A): 09951-76010
Fig 1: Press-Fitting Needle Bearing
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Using special tool and hammer, driver oil seal (1) into center case (2) until it becomes flush with case surface. Apply grease "A" to oil seal lip.
1. "A": Grease 9900-25010
2. Special tool
3. (B): 09913-75520
Fig 2: Driving Oil Seal Into Center Case
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Install oil gutter to center case (2) and tighten bolt (1) applying thread lock cement "B".
1. Tightening torque
2. Center case gutter bolt (a): 8 N.m (0.8 kg-m, 6.0 lb-ft)
3. "B": Thread Lock Cement 99000-32020
Fig 3: Installing Oil Gutter To Center Case
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Using special tool and hydraulic press, install needle bearing into rear case (1). As shown in the figure, apply straightedge (2) to case surface and press-fit till top (3) of special tool aligns with bottom surface of straightedge (2) (i.e., case surface).
NOTE: As with needle bearing in center case, above installation procedure will set needle bearing at a position 3 mm before it hits case bottom.
1. Special tool
2. (A): 09951-76010
Fig 4: Installing Needle Bearing Into Rear Case
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Using special tool and hammer, install oil seal (1) into rear case (2) until it becomes flush with case surface. Apply grease "A" to oil seal lip.
1. "A": Grease 99000-25010
2. Special tool (B): 09913-75520
Fig 5: Installing Oil Seal Into Rear Case
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Install rear case plate (1) and bolt (2) applying thread lock cement "B".
NOTE: Removal of rear case plate is not required normally. However, if it is removed or replaced, install it with bolt applied with thread lock cement.
1. "B": Thread Lock Cement 99000-32020
2. Tightening torque
3. Rear case plate bolt (a): 8 N.m (0.8 kg-m, 6.0 lb-ft)
Fig 6: Installing Rear Case Plate & Bolt
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Using hydraulic press and special tools, install bearings (2) to front shaft (1). Bearings for both front and rear are identical.
1. Special tool
2. (C): 09913-84510
Fig 7: Installing Bearings To Front Shaft
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Using hydraulic press, drive output front shaft assembly (2) into center case (1).

Fig 8: Driving Output Front Shaft Assembly Into Center Case
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Using hydraulic press and special tools, install bearing No. 1 (1) into output rear shaft (2). Place circlip portion of bearing on top as shown in the figure.
1. Special tool
2. (D): 09925-18010
3. (E): 09940-53111
Fig 9: Installing Bearing No. 1 Into Output Rear Shaft
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Install needle bearing (3) and output low gear (4) and then press-fit reduction clutch hub (5) onto output rear shaft (1) by using hydraulic press and special tool and secure them with circlip (6). Hub has specific installation direction.
1. Special tool
2. (D): 09925-18010
3. (E): 09940-53111
Fig 10: Installing Needle Bearing & Output Low Gear
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Combine special tools and press-fit output rear shaft assembly into center case (1).
NOTE: Use special tool (F) with its under-cut side faced down (toward bearing)
1. Special tool
2. (D): 09925-18010
3. (E): 09940-53111
4. (F): 09951-26010
Fig 11: Press-Fitting Output Rear Shaft Assembly Into Center Case
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Install fork to corresponding shift shaft.

Fig 12: Installing Fork To Corresponding Shift Shaft
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Fit sleeve to front drive clutch hub (1), place 3 synchronizer keys (4) (if equipped) in it and then set synchronizer springs (3) (if equipped). When installing, note that front drive clutch hub (1) and sleeve (2) have specific installing direction.
NOTE: Make sure that bent end of synchronizer spring is inserted into hole (if equipped).

Fig 13: Fitting Sleeve To Front Drive Clutch Hub
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Install front drive fork shaft assembly (5) and sleeve (7) and hub (8) together into center case all at once. Then put locating ball (4) and spring (3) also into case and loosely install bolt (1).

Fig 14: Installing Front Drive Fork Shaft Assembly, Sleeve & Hub Together Into Center Case
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With the outer ring (5), spring (4) (if equipped), cone (6) and the inner ring (7) put together and installed to sprocket gear (2) as shown in the figure, install them together with chain (3) to output rear shaft (1).

Fig 15: Installing Chain With Components Onto Output Rear Shaft Outer Ring
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Install needle bearing (3) and bush (4) to sprocket (2). Also install steel ball (1), using care not to drop it.
NOTE:
- Point mark on output rear shaft between positions of bearing No. 2 and speedometer drive gear indicates steel ball location in the front.
- Point mark on bush flange also means position where steel ball is met.
Fig 16: Installing Needle Bearing, Bush To Sprocket & Steel Ball
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Install synchronizer plate (1).
1. Tightening torque
2. Synchronizer plate screw (a): 10 N.m (1.0 kg-m, 7.5 lb-ft)
3. "B": Thread Lock Cement 99000-32020
Fig 17: Installing Synchronizer Plate
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Using special tool, press-fit bearing No. 2 (1) into output rear shaft. It is necessary to place support base at lower end of shaft.
1. Special tool
2. (D): 09925-18010
3. (G): 09926-68310
Fig 18: Press-Fitting Bearing No. 2 (1) Into Output Rear Shaft
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After installing large size circlip (4), install speedometer drive gear (3) and secure it with small size circlip (2).

Fig 19: Installing Large Size Circlip & Speedometer Drive Gear
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Install interlock steel ball (1).

Fig 20: Installing Interlock Steel Ball
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Fit sleeve (2) to reduction clutch hub (1).
NOTE:
- Circumferential groove mark (thicker rail side which works as shift stopper) should be inside (rear).
- Hub has no specific direction.
Fig 21: Fitting Sleeve To Reduction Clutch Hub
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Combine sleeve (8) and hub to reduction shift shaft assembly (6) and install them into center case (9). Then put locating ball (4) and spring (3) also into case and loosely install bolt (1).
With sealant applied to rubber plug (5), insert it into hole in case.
NOTE: When installing reduction shift shaft, front drive shift shaft must be placed at 4WD position.
1. "C": Sealant 99000-31110
Fig 22: Identifying Center Case With Components
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If friction ring (2) has been removed from counter shaft (1), press-fit new one onto shaft, using care so that it is installed in proper direction and position as shown in the figure.
1. Special tool
2. (K): 09913-80112
3. Installing position "a": 39.5 mm (1.56 in.)
Fig 23: Press-Fitting New Friction Ring Onto Shaft
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Install needle bearing (3), spacer (4), counter gear (2), steel balls (5) and washers (1) onto shaft (6).
NOTE: Washers must be installed with its oil slot side facing gear.

Fig 24: Installing Needle Bearing, Spacer, Counter Gear, Steel Balls & Washers Onto Shaft
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Install countershaft assembly into case. If O-ring (5) has been removed, install new O-ring onto shaft (3) and apply grease "A".
Also, install low gear needle bearing (1).
1. "A": Grease 99000-25010
Fig 25: Installing Countershaft Assembly Into Case
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With circlip (2) placed on input gear (1), press-fit input gear bearing (3).
Fix bearing with circlip (4).
1. Special tool
2. (D): 09925-18010
3. (E): 09940-53111
4. (H): 09900-06107
Fig 26: Press-Fitting Input Gear Bearing
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Install oil seal (1) to front case (2) so that end surface of oil seal becomes flush with that case. Apply grease "A" to oil seal lip.
1. "A": Grease 99000-25010
2. Special tool
3. (B): 09913-75520
Fig 27: Installing Oil Seal To Front Case
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Using special tool, drive input gear assembly (2) into front case (1).
1. Special tool
2. (I): 09951-16080
Fig 28: Driving Input Gear Assembly Into Front Case
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Fix with circlip (1) by means of snap ring pliers.
1. Special tool
2. (J): 089900-06108
Fig 29: Installing Circlip
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Oil to rotating parts and clean mating surfaces of center case (1) and front case (2).
Apply sealant "C" to mating surface of front case (2) evenly and put cases together.
NOTE:
- For smooth installation of front case, apply grease to counter shaft O-ring.
- When mating front case, make sure that input gear meshes with counter gear first.
1. "C": Sealant 99000-31110
Fig 30: Applying Sealant To Mating Surface Of Front Case
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Torque 9 front case bolts (2) to specification.
Torque counter shaft plate fixing bolt (1) applied with thread lock cement to specification.
NOTE:
- After tightening bolts, check input gear and output rear shaft for smooth rotation by hand at low and high speed position.
- Also check front drive shift for proper operation.
1. "B": Thread Lock Cement 99000-32020
2. Tightening torque
3. Countershaft plate bolt (c): 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
4. Front case bolt (d): 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
Fig 31: Identifying Countershaft Plate Bolts & Countershaft Plate Bolt
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Before assembling rear case (2), shim adjustment is required. Follow steps described below.

Fig 32: Identifying Shim Locations
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1. Measure rear case (1) dimension "A" (from mating surface to bearing bore bottom) by using straightened (2) and vernier caliper. Width of straightedge "D" plus "A" is obtained.
  
  Fig 33: Measuring Rear Case Dimensions
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2. Place straightedge on bearing No. 2 (2) securely and measure bearing height "B" (from center case (1) mating surface to No. 2 bearing top).
  CAUTION: Bridging straightedge between No. 2 bearing and output front shaft bearing brings misreading.
3. Obtain clearance "C" in the following calculation. "C" = ("A" + "D") - ("B" + "D")
4. Select a shim from among the following available sizes and install it in bearing bore of rear case.
CAUTION: Installing of over sized shim beyond specification in the following table may cause tight rotation of rear shaft and consequential bearing damage.

Fig 34: Shim Specifications Chart
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Fig 35: Identifying Dimensions "B" & "D"
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Clean mating surfaces of both center (2) and rear (1) cases again, apply sealant "C" to mating surface of rear case. and put them together.
1. "C": Sealant 99000-31110
Fig 36: Applying Sealant To Mating Surface Of Rear Case
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Torque 15 rear case bolts (2) to specification
NOTE: After tightening bolts, provisionally install universal joint flange into rear shaft and check to make sure smooth rotation of shaft.
1. Tightening torque
2. Rear case bolt (e): 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
Fig 37: Identifying Rear Case Bolts
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Perform the following procedure.
1. With reduction shift shaft (1) shifted to left (at high speed side) as shown in figure, fit yoke (2) to shaft (1) and fix it with spring pin.
  NOTE: Be careful not to let spring pin fall off.
2. Torque locating spring bolts (4) of shift shafts to specification.
  1. Tightening torque
  2. Locating spring bolt (g): 26 N.m (2.6 kg-m, 19.0 lb-ft)
  Fig 38: Identifying Reduction Shift Shaft, Yoke & Spring Bolts
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3. Install steel balls (1) and 4WD (2) / 4WD-LOW switches.
  1. Tightening torque
  2. 4WD switch (h): 20 N.m (2.0 kg-m, 14.5 lb-ft)
  3. 4WD-LOW switch: 20 N.m (2.0 kg-m, 14.5 lb-ft)
  Fig 39: Installing Steel Balls & 4WD / 4WD-LOW Switches
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4. Fix lead of 4WD switch (1) with clamp.
5. Apply grease "A" to select return system parts and install them. Then torque select return spring bolt (5) to specification.
  1. "A": Grease 99000-25010
  2. Tightening torque
  3. Select return spring bolt (i): 35 N.m (3.5 kg-m, 25.5 lb-ft)
6. Clean mating surfaces of both gear shift lever case (7) and rear case, and with sealant "C" applied to mating surface of gear shift lever case, push both cases together.
  1. "C": Sealant 99000-31110
7. Torque gear shift lever case bolts to specification.
  1. Tightening torque
  2. Gear shift lever case bolt (j): 13 N.m (1.3 kg-m, 9.5 lb-ft)
  Fig 40: Identifying Gear Shift Lever Case, Rear Case & Components
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8. Install gear shift control lever temporarily and check to make sure that it shifts to each shift position smoothly. Also check shaft for rotation.
9. Confirm 4WD switch (2) has turned ON at "4WD" position ("4H" and "4L") by using ohmmeter (1).
  
  Fig 41: Confirming 4WD Switch (2) Has Turned ON At "4WD" Position (Using Ohmmeter)
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10. Confirm 4WD LOW switch has turned ON at 4WD LOW and Neutral position.
  
  Fig 42: Identifying Transfer Case Shift Lever Movement Positions
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11. Upon completion of above checks, remove shift control lever.