Transfer Assembly Installation

Clean the areas where the transfer assembly contacts the transmission with solvent, and dry with compressed air Then apply transmission fluid to the contact area
Install the dowel pin (A) in the transmission, and install the transfer assembly (B) on the transmission

Fig 1: Identifying Dowel Pin And Transfer Assembly
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Install the No 1 propeller shaft (A) to the transfer companion flange (B) by aligning the reference mark(C)

Fig 2: No 1 Propeller Shaft Mark Location With Torque Specification
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Secure the transfer breather tube bracket (A) on the transfer assembly with the bolt, and install the breather tube (B) over the breather pipe (C) If the breather tube was removed from the clamp, install the tube at the dot mark (D) in the direction shown

Fig 3: Transfer Breather Tube Bracket With Torque Specification
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Install the exhaust pipe A with the new self-locking nuts and new gaskets (B) (C)

Fig 4: Exhaust Pipe With Self-Locking Nuts And Gaskets With Torque Specifications
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Install the front subframe stiffener with new mounting bolts

Fig 5: Front Subframe Stiffener And Mounting Bolts With Torque Specification
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Refill the transfer assembly with the transfer fluid (hypoid gear oil), if necessary (see TRANSFER ASSEMBLY FLUID REPLACEMENT )
Move the shift lever to N
Refill the transmission with ATF (see step 5)