Front Case Half
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Isuzu i-370, 2007 GMC Canyon, and 2007 Chevrolet Colorado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Clean the front case half in cleaning solvent and air dry.
- Remove the sealer from the case sealing surfaces.
- Inspect the case for being broken or cracked.
- Inspect the front output shaft front bearing bore (a) for the following conditions:
- A spun bearing
- Cracks
- Inspect the planetary carrier bearing bore (c) for the following conditions:
- A spun bearing
- Cracks
- Inspect the case annulus gear notches (b) for wear.
- Replace the front case half if any of the above conditions are found.
- Inspect the sealing surfaces for damage.
- Repair small scratches or nicks with a soft stone.
- Inspect the front case to transmission case mounting surface for damage.
- Inspect the case threaded bolt holes for damage.
- Repair any damaged threads.
- Inspect the location pins (21) for being loose or missing.
- Repair or replace any damaged location pins.
- Inspect the breather pipe and vent hose pipes (5 and 7) for damage or leaking.
- Replace the pipes if faulty. Refer to Transfer Case Disassemble and Transfer Case Assemble .
- Inspect the control actuator shaft bushing (206) for excessive wear.
- Replace the control actuator shaft bushing if faulty. Refer to Transfer Case Disassemble and Transfer Case Assemble .
- Inspect the front output shaft front bearing for the following conditions:
- Roughness
- Brinelling
- Pitting
- Replace the bearing if any of the above conditions are found. Refer to Transfer Case Disassemble and Transfer Case Assemble .
NOTE:
Refer to Machined Surface Damage Notice
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