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Transfer Clutch: Assembly

  1. Install the transfer clutch piston, return spring and transfer clutch piston seal.
    NOTE:
    • Apply CVTF to the seal section of transfer clutch piston.
    • Apply CVTF to the lip section of transfer clutch piston seal.
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    (A) Transfer clutch piston seal
    (B) Return spring
    (C) Transfer clutch piston
    (D) Rear drive shaft
  2. Compress the return spring using the ST and a press to install the snap ring.

    Preparation tool: 

    ST: COMPRESSOR SPECIAL TOOL (18762AA001)

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  3. Blow compressed air through the hole shown in the figure, and check the transfer clutch piston operation.
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  4. Select the transfer clutch plate set and pressure plate (rear side).
    NOTE: The pressure plate (front side) is included in the transfer clutch plate set.
    1. Set the pressure plate (rear side) and transfer clutch plate set to the rear drive shaft, and then install the snap ring.
      NOTE: Face the smooth side of the pressure plate (rear side) toward the transfer clutch plate set.
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      (A) Snap ring
      (B) Transfer clutch plate set
      (C) Pressure plate (front side)
      (D) Drive plate
      (E) Driven plate
      (F) Pressure plate (rear side)
      (G) Rear drive shaft
    2. Set the shim, etc. (A) between the snap ring and pressure plate (front side) so that each plate does not tilt.
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    3. Measure the clearance "C" between the snap ring and pressure plate (front side) using a thickness gauge.

      Specification: 

      0.7 - 1.1 mm (0.03 - 0.04in)

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      (A) Snap ring
      (B) Pressure plate (front side)
    4. If it exceeds the standard value, adjust the thickness of pressure plate (rear side) so that the value falls within the standard value.
  5. Press-fit a new ball bearing using ST1, ST2 and a press.
    NOTE: Apply CVTF to the press-fitting area.

    Preparation tool: 

    ST1: INSTALLER (398177700)

    ST2: EXTENSION DRIVE SHAFT (927130000)

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