Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly

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Install the breather tube.
CAUTION: Install breather tube in the direction shown.

Fig 1: Identifying Breather Tube
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Install the baffle plate to the front case. Tighten the bolt to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENT PARTS LOCATION ".
CAUTION: Install baffle plate by pushing it in the direction shown while tightening the bolt.

Fig 2: Identifying Baffle Plate
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Install the input bearing to the front case using Tool.
Tool number: ST30720000 (J-25405)

Fig 3: Installing Input Bearing To Front Case Using Tool
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Install the new snap ring to the front case.
CAUTION: Do not reuse snap ring.

Fig 4: Identifying Snap Ring
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Install the internal gear with the groove facing up into the front case.

Fig 5: Installing Internal Gear With Groove Facing Up Into Front Case
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Install the new snap ring to the front case.
CAUTION: Do not reuse snap ring.

Fig 6: Identifying Snap Ring And Internal Gear
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Install the planetary carrier assembly and sun gear assembly to the front case using Tool.
Tool number: KV38100200 (-)

Fig 7: Installing Planetary Carrier Assembly And Sun Gear Assembly To Front Case Using Tool
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Install the new snap ring to the sun gear.
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse snap ring.
- Do not damage sun gear.
Fig 8: Identifying Snap Ring
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Set the L-H sleeve together with the L-H shift fork assembly onto the planetary carrier assembly.

Fig 9: Identifying L-H Sleeve And L-H Shift Fork Assembly
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Install the control shift rod assembly to the front case.
CAUTION: Set pin of L-H shift fork assembly into the groove of drum cam.
Turn the control shift rod assembly fully counterclockwise.

Fig 10: Identifying Pin, Drum Cam And L-H Shift Fork Assembly
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Install the L-H shift rod assembly through the L-H shift fork assembly opening to the front case.
CAUTION: Set pin of L-H shift rod assembly into the groove of drum cam.
Install the mainshaft to the sun gear assembly.

Fig 11: Identifying L-H Shift Rod Assembly, Drum Cam And Pin
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Install the drive chain to the front drive shaft and sprocket.
CAUTION: Install with the Identification mark of drive chain on the side of the rear bearing of front drive shaft.

Fig 12: Identifying Identification Mark Of Drive Chain
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Install the drive chain together with the front drive shaft and sprocket to the front case.

Fig 13: Removing Drive Chain, Sprocket And Front Drive Shaft From Front Case
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Install the 2-4 sleeve and 2-4 shift fork assembly to the mainshaft.
CAUTION:
- Install with proper orientation of 2-4 sleeve.
- Install 2-4 shift fork with engaging the grooves of 2-4 shift fork in the retaining pin of 2-4 shift bracket.
Fig 14: Identifying 2-4 Sleeve And 2-4 Shift Fork Assembly
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Install the new snap ring to the L-H shift rod assembly using suitable tool.
CAUTION: Do not reuse snap ring.
Install the clutch gear to the mainshaft.

Fig 15: Installing Snap Ring To L-H Shift Rod Assembly Using Suitable Tool
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Install the new snap ring to the mainshaft using suitable tool.
CAUTION: Do not reuse snap ring.
Install the oil pump assembly to the mainshaft.

Fig 16: Removing/Installing Mainshaft Snap Ring Using Suitable Tool
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Install the new snap ring to the mainshaft using suitable tool.
CAUTION: Do not reuse snap ring.

Fig 17: Removing/Installing Mainshaft Snap Ring Using Suitable Tool
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Install the retainer to the mainshaft.
CAUTION: Set the projection of oil pump assembly to the identification hole, and then align locating hole of retainer to the L-H shift rod assembly.

Fig 18: Installing Retainer To Mainshaft
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Install the mainshaft rear bearing to the mainshaft using Tool.
Tool number: KV32102700 (-)

Fig 19: Installing Mainshaft Rear Bearing To Mainshaft Using Tool
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CAUTION: Do not push too hard in order to avoid snap rings becoming dislodged from mainshaft.
Install the new snap ring to the mainshaft using suitable tool.
CAUTION: Do not reuse snap ring.
Install the spacer to the control shift rod.

Fig 20: Installing Snap Ring To Mainshaft Rear Bearing Using Suitable Tool
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Apply liquid gasket to the mating surface of the front case.
- Use Genuine Anaerobic Liquid Gasket or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".
CAUTION: Remove old sealant adhering to mating surfaces. Also remove any moisture, oil, or foreign material adhering to application and mating surfaces.
Install the rear case to the front case.

Fig 21: Identifying Liquid Gasket Applying Area On Mating Surface Of Front Case
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Tighten the bolts to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENT PARTS LOCATION ".
CAUTION: Be sure to install the harness brackets and air breather hose clamp.

Fig 22: Identifying Rear Case Bolts
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Install the retainer bolts with new gaskets. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENT PARTS LOCATION ".
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse gaskets.
- Tighten them to the specified torque again.
Fig 23: Locating Retainer Bolts
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Apply petroleum jelly to the circumference of the new oil seal, and install it to the front case using Tools.
Tool number (A): ST30720000 (J-25405)

(B): KV40104830 (-)

Dimension (A): 4.0 - 4.6 mm (0.157 - 0.181 in)

Fig 24: Installing Input Oil Seal Into Front Case Using Tool
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CAUTION:
- Do not reuse oil seal.
- Apply petroleum jelly to oil seal.
Install the new rear oil seal until it is flush with the end face of the rear case using Tool.
Tool number: KV38100500 (-)

Fig 25: Installing Rear Oil Seal Using Tool
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CAUTION: Apply petroleum jelly to oil seal.
Install the oil cover until it reaches the end face of the new dust cover.
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse dust cover.
- Position oil cover with the notch at the bottom position.
Apply petroleum jelly to the circumference of the new dust cover. Position the new dust cover as shown.
CAUTION: Position the protrusions at the position shown.
- 1: Dust cover
- 2: Rear case assembly
- A: Protrusions
  
  Fig 26: Identifying Protrusions, Rear Case Assembly And Dust Cover
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Install the new dust cover to the rear case using Tool.
Tool number: KV40105310 (-)

Fig 27: Installing Dust Cover Using Tool
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CAUTION:
- Do not reuse dust cover.
- Apply petroleum jelly to dust cover.
Apply sealant to the threads of the wait detection switch (gray). Then install it to the rear case and tighten to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENT PARTS LOCATION ".
- Use Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".
CAUTION: Remove old sealant and oil adhering to threads.

Fig 28: Identifying Wait Detection Switch
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Apply sealant to the threads of the 4LO switch (gray with green paint) and ATP switch (black). Then install them to the front case and tighten to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENT PARTS LOCATION ".
- Use Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".
CAUTION: Remove old sealant and oil adhering to threads.

Fig 29: Identifying 4LO Switch And ATP Switch
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Install the new front oil seal until it is flush with the end face of the front case using Tool.
Tool number: KV38100500 (-)

Fig 30: Installing Front Oil Seal Using Tool
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CAUTION:
- Do not reuse oil seal.
- Apply petroleum jelly to oil seal.
Align the matching mark on the front drive shaft with the mark on the companion flange, then install the companion flange.

Fig 31: Identifying Matching Mark On Front Drive Shaft And Companion Flange
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Install the new companion flange self-lock nut. Tighten to the specified torque using suitable tool. Refer to "COMPONENT PARTS LOCATION ".
CAUTION: Do not reuse self-lock nut.

Fig 32: Tightening Companion Flange Self-Lock Nut To Specified Torque Using Suitable Tool
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Install the new O-ring to the transfer control device.
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse O-ring.
- Apply petroleum jelly to O-ring.
Fig 33: Identifying Transfer Control Device "O" Ring
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Install the transfer control device to the rear case.
1. Turn the control shift rod fully counterclockwise using a suitable tool, and then put a mark on the control shift rod.
  
  Fig 34: Turning Control Shift Rod Counterclockwise Using Suitable Tool
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2. Align the transfer control device shaft cutout with the mark on the control shift rod, and install it.
  NOTE: Turn the transfer control device when the transfer control device connection does not match.
  
  Fig 35: Aligning Transfer Control Device Shaft Cutout And Control Shift Rod
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3. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENT PARTS LOCATION ".
  
  Fig 36: Locating Transfer Control Device Bolts
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Install the drain plug and filler plug with new gaskets to the rear case. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENT PARTS LOCATION ".
CAUTION: Do not reuse gaskets.