Transfer Clutch: Assembly

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Using the ST, install the parking gear to transfer reduction drive gear.
ST 398177700 INSTALLER

Fig 1: Installing Parking Gear
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Install the snap ring to transfer reduction drive gear.

Fig 2: Removing Snap Ring
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Using the ST, install the transfer reduction drive gear to transfer reduction drive gear shaft.
ST 499277100 BUSHING 1-2 INSTALLER

Fig 3: Installing Transfer Reduction Drive Gear
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Using the ST, install the ball bearing.
NOTE: Use a new ball bearing.

ST 499277100 BUSHING 1-2 INSTALLER

Fig 4: Installing Ball Bearing
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Attach the transfer clutch piston to the reduction drive gear shaft.
NOTE: Apply CVTF to the transfer clutch piston lip.
Install the return spring.

Fig 5: Installing Return Spring
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Install the transfer clutch piston seal.
Using the ST, install the snap ring.
ST 18762AA001 COMPRESSOR SPECIAL TOOL

Fig 6: Installing Snap Ring
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Install the pressure plate, driven plate, drive plate and snap ring.

Fig 7: Identifying Snap Ring
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Before measuring clearance "A", place same thickness shims on both sides to prevent the pressure plate from tilting.

When the clearance "A" exceeds the limit for use, select the transfer clutch plate set and pressure plate, and adjust the clearance "A" within the initial specified value.

Initial standard:

0.7 - 1.1 mm (0.028 - 0.043 in)

Limit thickness:

1.6 mm (0.063 in)

Fig 8: Adjusting Clearance "A"

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Measure the thickness of the pressure plate for the transfer clutch plate set that has been used before replacement.

Select the transfer clutch plate set that uses the pressure plate of which the value is close to the measured value in (1), and check the clearance "A".

Transfer clutch plate set
Part No.	Pressure plate thickness mm (in)
31523AA450	3.3 (0.130)
31523AA460	3.7 (0.146)
31523AA470	4.1 (0.161)
31523AA480	4.5 (0.177)

When the clearance "A" exceeds the limit for use in step 2, replace the pressure plate installed on the lower side of the transfer clutch plate set, and check the clearance "A" again.

Pressure plate
Part No.	Thickness mm (in)
31593AA151	3.3 (0.130)
31593AA161	3.7 (0.146)

When the clearance "A" exceeds the limit for use in step 3, select the transfer clutch plate set that was not used in step 2, and adjust the clearance "A" again.

Check the clearance between snap ring and pressure plate. Ref. to INSPECTION , Transfer Clutch.