Transfer Assembly Inspection - In-Vehicle (With VTM-4)

Transfer Assembly Inspection - In-Vehicle

1. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is supported securely.

2. Shift the shift lever to N.

3. Make a reference mark (A) across the propeller shaft (B) and the transfer companion flange (C).





4. Separate the propeller shaft from the transfer companion flange.

5. 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 center (D).






6. Measure the transfer gear backlash.






7. If the measurement is out of standard, remove the transfer assembly, and adjust the transfer gear backlash Transfer Assembly Reassembly (With VTM-4).

8. Check for fluid leaks between the mating faces of the transfer assembly and the transmission.

9. If there is leak, remove the transfer assembly, remove the transfer cover, and replace the O-ring.

10. Check for fluid leaks between the transfer companion flange and the transfer oil seal.

11. If there is leak, remove the transfer assembly from the transmission, and replace the transfer oil seal and the O-ring on the transfer output shaft (hypoid gear). If the oil seal and the O-ring replacement is required, you will need to check and adjust the transfer gear tooth contact, the transfer gear backlash, the tapered roller bearing starting torque, and the total starting torque Transfer Assembly Reassembly (With VTM-4). Do not replace the oil seal with the transfer assembly on the transmission.

12. Install the propeller shaft to the transfer companion flange by aligning the reference mark. Make sure you use new mounting bolts.