Transfer Case, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Make sure the alignment sleeves for centering the engine/transfer case are installed inside the transmission. Install them if necessary.

Always replace the O-ring used for sealing the transfer case/transmission -arrow- if equipped and coat it lightly with oil.

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-- Grease the input shaft splines on the transfer case and transmission with Grease for Clutch Disc Shaft Splines :G 000 100 .

-- Push the transfer case all the way onto the transmission making sure the input shaft splines/transfer case engage with the output shaft/transmission.

If the tooth position is correct and it is guided centered, the transfer case slides against the transmission as far as the stop.

Do not pull the transfer case against the transmission by the bolts otherwise the transfer case will tilt.

-- Installation is performed in reverse order of removal.

Tightening Specification
Transfer case to transmission	20 Nm + 90° Always replace bolts
Transmission end balancer	32 Nm
Chain balancer	50 Nm
Bracket to transfer case, bracket to transmission support and transmission support to the assembly	TIGHTENING SPECIFICATION