Install the transfer box (ATC 13-1)

• Lightly grease the gearing (1) in the transfer box (VTG) and the gearing (2) of the automatic transmission.

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• Replace the O-ring (1) before installing the front prop shaft in the transfer box (VTG).

Parts:  O-ring

• Apply a thin coat of grease to the gearing of the output flange in the transfer box (VTG).

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• Position the transfer box (VTG) with the help of a support person.
• Position the front prop shaft (1) on the output flange (3) of the transfer box (VTG).
• Align the front prop shaft (1) with the help of the marks (2) and (4).
• Install the transfer box (VTG) and, at the same time, slide the front prop shaft (1) into the output flange (3) of the transfer box (VTG).
• Remove any leaked grease on the prop shaft.

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• Tighten the screws in order from (1) to (5).

Fig 1: Transfer Box Screws Tightening Sequence

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• Connect the connector (1) on the VTG control unit (longitudinal torque distribution) (2).

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• Install the ground strap (2).
• Tighten down screw (1).

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to CHECKING/TOPPING UP THE TRANSFER BOX OIL (ACTIVE TORQUE CONTROL 13-1) .
• Refer to FASTENING THE PROP SHAFT (PARTIALLY REMOVED) .
• Refer to INSTALLING TRANSMISSION CROSS MEMBER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE HEAT SHIELDS .
• Refer to INSTALLING EXHAUST SYSTEM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR TUNNEL CONNECTING SUPPORT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REINFORCEMENT STRUT .
• Refer to INSTALLING UNDERSHIELD ON THE FUEL TANK ON THE RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE UNDERSHIELD ON THE LEFT FUEL TANK .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR DIFFUSER .
• Refer to CONNECTING BATTERY GROUND LEAD .