Transfer Assembly: Inspection

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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 top of the bolt (D).

Fig 1: Measuring Transfer Gear Backlash
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Measure the transfer gear backlash
Standard 0 06-0 16 mm (0 002-0 006 in)

Total Starting Torque Measurement
Secure the transfer housing (A) in a bench vise (B) with soft jaws

Fig 2: Measuring Starting Torque Companion Flange
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Rotate the transfer companion flange several times to seat the tapered roller bearings.
Measure the starting torque at the companion flange (C) using a torque wrench (D) and a socket (E)
Standard 2 74-4 64 N m

(28 0-47 4 kgf cm, 24.3-41 1 lbf in)
If the starting torque is out of standard, disassemble the transfer assembly, and repair it