27 10 070 Replacing output flange on rear transfer box (ATC 35L)

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IMPORTANT: After completing work, check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL and top up if necessary.
Use only the approved transmission oil. Refer to 1.0 TRANSFER CASE OPERATING FLUIDS .

NOTE:

Replace output flange only together with a new radial shaft seal.
Operations for removal of output flange are identical to replacing RADIAL SHAFT SEAL for output flange.

Installation note:

Thickness of new shim must be determined before output flange is installed.

Determine and note down dimension A of output flange (old and new).

Fig 1: Identifying Dimension A Of Output Flange (Old And New)

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Determine and note down dimension B of output flange (old and new).

Fig 2: Identifying Dimension B Of Output Flange (Old And New)

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Determine old dimension C, thickness of shim.

Fig 3: Identifying Thickness Of Shim

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Installation note:

Calculate thickness of new shim:

Add old dimension A of output flange (previous) and old dimension C of shim
Then subtract old dimension B from old result A+C
Subtract dimension B from dimension A of output flange (new)
Then subtract result of step 2 from result of step 1.