Transfer Assembly Installation

Clean the areas where the transfer assembly contacts the transmission with solvent or carburetor cleaner, and dry with compressed air. Then apply ATF to the contact areas. When installing the transfer assembly, be sure not to allow dust or other foreign particles to enter the transmission.
Install the new O-ring (A) on the transfer cover.

Fig 1: Installing The O-Ring On The Transfer Cover
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Install the dowel pin (B) in the transfer assembly (C), then install the transfer assembly and the harness clamp bracket (D).
Install the propeller shaft (A) to the transfer companion flange (B) by aligning the reference mark (C).

Fig 2: Installing The Propeller Shaft To The Transfer Companion Flange
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Install the exhaust pipe (A) with the new gaskets (B).

Fig 3: Installing The Exhaust Pipe
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Install the Primary HO2S harness clamp bracket (A) on the transmission, and clamp the harness with harness clamp (B).

Fig 4: Installing The Primary HO2S Harness Clamp Bracket
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Install the front subframe stiffener.

Fig 5: Installing The Front Subframe Stiffener
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Connect the Primary HO2S connector (A), and install the connector on its connector bracket (B).

Fig 6: Connecting The Primary HO2S Connector
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Refill the transmission with ATF (see step 5 on ATF REPLACEMENT ).
Start the engine, and run it to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on). Turn the engine OFF, and check the fluid level (see ATF LEVEL CHECK ).