Adapter Case: Assembly

Select the gear ring bearing adjusting shim (adapter case side). Refer to "ADJUSTMENT ".
Install the oil gutter.
Using the drifts (A and B), install the selected gear ring bearing adjusting shim (adapter case side) and gear ring bearing outer race (adapter case side).

Fig 1: Installing Selected Gear Ring Bearing Adjusting Shim And Outer Race Using Drifts
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Using the drift (A) [SST: KV38101700 (-)], drive the adapter case oil seal until it becomes flush with the case end.
CAUTION:
- When checking the total preload torque, measure it without the oil seal, then install the oil seal.
- Never reuse the oil seal.
- Apply multi-purpose grease onto oil seal lips, and gear oil onto the circumference of the oil seal.
- Use the drift with larger diameter than outer diameter of oil seal.
Fig 2: Installing Adapter Case Oil Seal Using Drift
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Apply sealant on drain plug and install it to the adapter case. Use Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".
Apply multi-purpose grease lightly and evenly onto an O-ring, and install it to the adapter case.
CAUTION:
- Never reuse the O-ring.
- When installing the O-ring, never use a tool.
- Never damage adapter case.

Install the adapter case to the transfer case, and apply anti-corrosive oil onto threads and seats on the mounting bolts. Tighten to the specified torque.

Bolt symbol	Bolt length "l " mm (in)	Tightening torque N.m (kg-m, ft-lb)
A	45 (1.77)	15.2 (1.6, 11)
B	30 (1.18)	15.2 (1.6, 11)

Fig 3: Identifying Adapter Case To Transfer Case Mounting Bolts

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Check backlash, tooth contact, total preload and companion flange runout. Refer to "ADJUSTMENT ".
CAUTION: Measure the total preload without the adapter case oil seal.