Overview - Transfer Case

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Transfer Case

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Transmission Output Shaft
Alignment Sleeve
Housing Seal
Spacer
Tapered Roller Bearing
Double Shaft Seal
- Replacing. Refer to TRANSFER CASE, DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING .
Pinion Shaft
Seal
- Always replace
Bolt
- 20 Nm
- Always replace
- M8 X 18
Pinion Shaft
Needle Bearing
Transfer Case Housing
Bolt
- Tightening sequence. Refer to Fig 2.
- Always replace
- M8 X 44
Bolt
- Tightening sequence. Refer to Fig 2.
- Always replace
- M10 X 52
Magnet

Tightening Sequence of End Cover 0BK/0BW/0D5:

Fig 2: Transfer Case End Cover Tightening Sequence (0BK/0BW/0D5)

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-- Tighten the bolts in three steps in the sequence shown:

Step	Bolts	Tightening Specification/Additional Turn
1.	-2, 9, 6-	6 Nm
2.	-1 to 9-	9 Nm + 90°
3.	-10 to 15-	50 Nm

Tightening Sequence of End Cover 0BL/0D6/0D7:

Fig 3: Transfer Case End Cover Tightening Sequence (0BL/0D6/0D7)

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Step	Bolts	Tightening Specification/Additional Turn
1.	-4, 11, 8-	6 Nm
2.	-1 to 11-	9 Nm + 90°
3.	-12 to 17-	50 Nm