Transfer Clutch: Assembly

Install the transfer clutch piston.

Fig 1: Identifying Transfer Clutch Piston And Rear Drive Shaft
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Install the return spring to transfer clutch piston.

Fig 2: Identifying Return Spring And Rear Drive Shaft
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Apply ATF to the lip of transfer clutch piston seal, then install.

Fig 3: Identifying Transfer Clutch Piston Seal And Rear Drive Shaft
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Attach the ST to the rear drive shaft.
ST 499257300 SNAP RING OUTER GUIDE

Fig 4: Identifying ST 499257300 Snap Ring Outer Guide On Rear Drive Shaft
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Install the snap ring to the ST.
ST 499257300 SNAP RING OUTER GUIDE

Fig 5: Identifying ST 499257300 Snap Ring Outer Guide
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Install the snap ring to the rear drive shaft using ST1 and ST2.
ST1 499257300 SNAP RING OUTER GUIDE

ST2 499247400 INSTALLER

Fig 6: Installing Snap Ring To Rear Drive Shaft Using ST1 499257300 Snap Ring Outer Guide And ST2 499247400 Installer
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Install the driven plate, drive plate, retaining plate and snap ring.

Fig 7: Identifying Snap Ring
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Apply compressed air to see if the assembled parts move smoothly.

Fig 8: Applying Compressed Air
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Check clearance between the snap ring and pressure plate. Refer to INSPECTION , Transfer Clutch.
Press-fit new ball bearing using ST.
ST 899580100 INSTALLER

Fig 9: Pressing Ball Bearing Using ST 899580100 Installer
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Apply Vaseline to a new seal ring and attach to the seal ring groove of the rear drive shaft.
NOTE: While installing the seal ring, not to stretch the seal ring excessively.

Fig 10: Installing Seal Ring
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Install the transfer clutch assembly while taking care not to damage the seal ring.

Fig 11: Identifying Transfer Clutch Assembly And Extension Case
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