Transfer Clutch: Assembly

Attach the transfer clutch piston to the rear drive shaft.

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

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

Fig 3: 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: Attaching ST To Rear Drive Shaft
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Install the snap ring to the ST.
ST 499257300 SNAP RING OUTER GUIDE

Fig 5: Installing Snap Ring To ST
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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 And ST2
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Install the driven plate, drive plate, retaining plate and snap ring.

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

Fig 8: Applying Compressed Air Into Rear Drive Shaft
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Check the clearance between the snap ring and retaining plate. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Transfer Clutch. >
Press-fit the ball bearing using the ST.
NOTE: Use a new ball bearing.
ST 899580100 INSTALLER

Fig 9: Pressing Ball Bearing Using ST
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Apply vaseline to the seal ring and attach it to the seal ring groove of the rear drive shaft.
NOTE:
- Use a new seal ring.
- While installing the seal ring, not to stretch the seal ring excessively.
  
  Fig 10: Applying Vaseline To Seal Ring
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Install the transfer clutch assembly while taking care not to damage the seal ring.

Fig 11: Transfer Clutch Assembly And Extension Case
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