Shift Link Assembly: Installation

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Clean the mating surface of the transmission cover and transfer case.
Install the plunger and the check ball spring.
NOTE: Use new seal rings.

Tightening torque:

25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Installing Plunger And Check Ball Spring
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Using the ST, install the needle bearing.
NOTE:
- Use a new needle bearing.
- If the press-fit depth exceeds the service limit, replace with a new needle bearing.
ST1 18763AA000 COMPRESSOR SHAFT

ST2 498277200 STOPPER SET

Press-fit depth of needle bearing:

A: 8.5±0.2 mm (0.33±0.01 in) from the end of transfer case

Fig 2: Identifying Depth Of Needle Bearing (A)
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B: 0.2±0.2 mm (0.01±0.01 in) from the end of transfer case

Fig 3: Identifying Depth Of Needle Bearing (B)
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Set ST 1, ST2 and transfer case to a press.
NOTE:
- Set the ST2 under ST 1.
- Set the transfer case so that the hole for shifter arm is positioned vertically.
ST1 498267300 CYLINDER HEAD TABLE

ST2 498267200 CYLINDER HEAD TABLE

Fig 4: Setting ST1, ST2 And Transfer Case
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Using the ST, install the roller bearing.
NOTE:
- Use a new roller bearing.
- Gradually perform the press-fit operation while measuring the press-fit depth.
- If the press-fit depth exceeds the service limit, replace with a new bearing.
ST 899864100 REMOVER

Press-fit depth of roller bearing:

A: 5.1±0.2 mm (0.20±0.01 in) from the finished surface of transfer case

Fig 5: Installing Roller Bearing
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Flip over the transfer case, and set an iron plate between transfer case and ST.
NOTE:
- Insert the iron plate which is thicker than the exposed length of the transfer case knock pin between the ST and transfer case.
- Set the parts while taking care that the transfer case knock pin and the roller bearing do not ride over the iron plate.
Using the ST, install the roller bearing.
NOTE:
- Use a new roller bearing.
- Gradually perform the press-fit operation while measuring the press-fit depth.
- If the press-fit depth exceeds the service limit, replace with a new bearing.
ST 899864100 REMOVER

Press-fit depth of roller bearing:

A: 0±0.2 mm (0±0.01 in) from the end of transfer case

Fig 6: Installing Roller Bearing
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Using the ST, install the oil seal.
NOTE:
- Use a new oil seal.
- The illustration shows the oil seal of selector lever COMPL. Perform the same procedures for installing the oil seal of shifter arm No. 2.
- Apply transmission gear oil to the oil seal lips.
ST 18657AA000 INSTALLER

Press-fit depth of oil seal:

1±0.2 mm (0.04±0.01 in) from the end of transfer case

Fig 7: Installing Oil Seal
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Insert the shifter arm and fix with a straight pin.
NOTE: Use a new straight pin.

ST 398791700 REMOVER

Fig 8: Inserting Shifter Arm And Fix With Straight Pin
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Install the shifter arm No. 2, washers and thrust bearing.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the oil seal.

Fig 9: Installing Shifter Arm No. 2, Washers And Thrust Bearing
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Install the shifter arm collar and neutral set spring.
NOTE: Use a new gasket.

Tightening torque:

6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)

Fig 10: Installing Shifter Arm Collar And Neutral Set Spring
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Install the selector arm No. 2.

Fig 11: Installing Selector Arm No. 2
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Insert the selector lever COMPL and fix with a straight pin.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the oil seal.

NOTE: Use a new straight pin.

ST 398791700 REMOVER

Fig 12: Inserting Selector Lever COMPL And Fix With Straight Pin
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Insert a new straight pin.

Fig 13: Identifying Selector Lever COMPL And Straight Pin
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Install the center differential and transfer driven gear as a unit.
Install the transfer case and the extension case assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Transfer Case and Extension Case Assembly. >
Apply liquid gasket seamlessly.
Liquid gasket:

THREE BOND 1215B or equivalent

Fig 14: Identifying Liquid Gasket Applying Area
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Install the transmission cover.
Tightening torque:

25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

Fig 15: Identifying Transmission Cover
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Install the back-up light switch and the neutral position switch. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Switches and Harness. >
Install the manual transmission assembly to the vehicle. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Manual Transmission Assembly. >