Transfer Assembly: Inspection

NOTE: To prevent damage to the transfer housing, always use soft jaws or equivalent materials between the transfer housing and a vise.

Transfer Gear Backlash Measurement

Set a dial indicator (A) on the transfer companion flange (B); position the dial indicator tip (C) on the direct extension of the bolt hole canter (D).

Fig 1: Measuring Transfer Gear Backlash
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Measure the transfer gear backlash.
Standard: 0.06-0.17 mm (0.002-0.007 in.)

Total Starting Torque Measurement
Rotate the transfer companion flange several times to seat the tapered roller bearings.
Measure the staring torque at the companion flange (A) using a torque wrench (B) and a socket (C).
Standard: 3.20-4.16 N.m (32.6-42.4 kgf.cm, 28.3-36.8 lbf.in.)

Fig 2: Measuring Staring Torque At Companion Flange
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If the measurements are out of standard, disassemble the transfer assembly and repair it.