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Four Wheel Drive Clutch Shim Selection

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Fig 1: View Of Four Wheel Drive Clutch Shim Selection
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Preliminary Procedures

  1. The purpose of this procedure is to obtain a proper clutch travel of 0.7-1.2 mm (0.0275-0.0472 in.) when assembled with a selective thrust washer.
  2. Assemble or disassemble the internal components to the clutch pack snap ring (1). Refer to Transfer Case Assemble  Transfer Case Cover, Apply Cam, and Clutch Pack Installation.
1 Transfer Case Snap Ring
2 Transfer Case Wave Spring
Tip:  Temporarily remove the spring (2) for selective thrust washer measurement.
3 Transfer Case Apply Cam
4 Transfer Case Balls
5 Transfer Case Rotor Assembly
6 Transfer Case Thrust Bearing
7 Transfer Case Selective Thrust Washer

Procedure

  1. Attach, screw, the DT-48553  to the input shaft until hand tight. See Special Tools .
  2. Attach the J 8001  .
  3. Zero the J 8001  on the rotor assembly in the "free state" assembled position.
  4. Rotate the rotor counter clockwise using moderate hand pressure until it stops. Record this measurement.
  5. The ideal thrust washer selected will create the nominal clutch travel of 0.95 mm (0.0375 in.)
  6. The selective thrust washer requires verification before proceeding. Remove the DT-48553  , install the selected thrust washer and re-measure the travel as performed above to obtain a clutch pack travel of 0. See Special Tools .7-1.2 mm (0.0275-0.0472 in.)
  7. Remove the J 8001  and the DT-48553  . See Special Tools .
  8. Disassemble the components to the clutch pack retaining ring (1).
  9. Assemble the internal components. Refer to Transfer Case Assemble  Transfer Case Cover, Apply Cam, and Clutch Pack Installation.

Special Tools

  • DT-48553  Clutch Pack Measurement Adapter. See Special Tools .
  • J 8001  Dial Indicator