Total Starting Torque Measurement

NOTE: To prevent damaging the transfer housing, always use wood blocks or equivalent materials between the transfer housing and the vise.

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

Fig 1: Measuring Total Starting Torque
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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.