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

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IMPORTANT:

After completion of work, check GEARBOX OIL LEVEL .

Use only the APPROVED GEARBOX OIL .

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).

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

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Determine old dimension C, thickness of shim.

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NOTE:

Calculate thickness of new shim using the following 3 steps:

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.