Transfer Drive Gear: Assembly

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Set the ST against the inner race of a new ball bearing, and install the transfer drive gear.
CAUTION: Do not apply a load in excess of 10 kN (1 ton, 1.1 US ton, 1.0 Imp ton).

Preparation tool:

ST: INSTALLER (398177700)

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Install the snap ring on the transfer drive gear.
Inspect the clearance between the snap ring and the ball bearing. Refer to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (5MT)>TRANSFER DRIVE GEAR>INSPECTION .