Transfer Shaft Bearing Preload
CAUTION:
Transfer shaft bearing preload must be checked when bearings, bearing races, transfer gear, transfer shaft or transaxle case are replaced.
- Hold transfer gear and remove nut and washer from end of transfer shaft. Using puller, remove transfer gear and selective spacer or shim from transfer shaft.
- Install a .184" (4.66 mm) thick gauging shim on transfer shaft. Using Gear Installer (6261), install transfer gear on transfer shaft. See Figure. Install old nut and washer. Hold transfer gear and tighten nut to 200 ft. lbs. (271 N.m).
- Install Lever (L-4432) on transfer gear using Bolts (6260). See Figure. Move transfer gear inward and outward while rotating to ensure bearings are seated.
- Install grease-coated steel ball in end of transfer shaft. Install dial indicator on transaxle case with stem resting on steel ball so transfer shaft end play can be checked.
- Move transfer gear inward and zero dial indicator. Pull transfer gear outward and note transfer shaft end play reading on dial indicator.
- Using transfer shaft end play, determine correct selective spacer or shim thickness. See Fig 1.
- Hold transfer gear. Remove nut and washer from end of transfer shaft. Using puller, remove transfer gear and gauging shim from transfer shaft.
- Install correct selective spacer or shim on transfer shaft. Using gear installer, install transfer gear on transfer shaft. Install nut and washer. Using gear holder, hold transfer gear and tighten nut to 200 ft. lbs. (271 N.m).
- Ensure bearings are fully seated. Using dial indicator, check transfer shaft end play. Transfer shaft end play should be .002-.004" (.05-.10 mm).
- If transfer shaft end play exceeds specification, install a .0016" (.041 mm) thinner selective spacer or shim. If transfer shaft end play is less than specified, install a .0016" (.041 mm) thicker selective spacer or shim. Recheck transfer shaft end play.