Total Starting Torque Measurement

NOTE: To prevent damage to the transfer housing, always use wood blocks or equivalent materials between the transfer housing and a bench vice.

Remove the transfer assembly (see TRANSFER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL ).
Secure the transfer housing (A) in a bench vise (B) with wood blocks.

Fig 1: Identifying Transfer Housing, Bench Vise, Companion Flange, Torque Wrench And Socket
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Rotate the companion flange several turns to seat the tapered roller bearings.
Measure the total starting torque at the companion flange (C) with a torque wrench (D) and a socket (E).
Standard: 2.64 - 4.23 N.m (26.9 - 43.1 kgf.cm, 23.3 - 37.4 lbf.in)
If the total starting torque is out of the standard, replace the transfer assembly.

Fluid Leak Check

Check for fluid leaks between the mating faces of the transfer assembly and the transmission.
If there is leak, remove the transfer cover, then replace the transfer cover oil seal and the O-ring (see TRANSFER COVER OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT ).
Check for fluid leaks between the transfer companion flange and the transfer oil seal.
If there is leak, replace the transfer oil seal and the O-ring (see TRANSFER COVER OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT ). Do not replace the oil seal with the transfer assembly on the transmission.