Rear Output Shaft Housing Installation

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Fig 1: Identifying Rear Output Shaft Housing Components

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Callout	Component Name
1	Transfer Case Rear Output Shaft Housing Seal O-Ring
2	Transfer Case Rear Output Shim
3	Transfer Case Rear Output Shaft Housing CAUTION: Do not use a drive hammer when the splines are not engaged. Use of a drive hammer when the splines are not engaged will damage the output shaft teeth. Tip: Use of a heat gun allows easy alignment of the bolt holes to the housing during assembly. Rotate the pinion gear during assembly to engage the gear teeth. Special Tools: J-25070: Heat Gun - 500-750F
4	Transfer Case Rear Output Shaft Housing Bolts (Qty: 6) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten: 29 N.m (21 lb ft)