Transfer Assembly: Inspection

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 direct extension of the bolt hole center (D).

Fig 1: Measuring Transfer Gear Backlash
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Measure the transfer gear backlash.
Standard: 0.06-0.17 mm (0.0024-0.0067 in)

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

Fig 2: Measuring Total Starting Torque Using Bench Vise
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Rotate the 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: 2.64-4.72 N.m (0.269-0.481 kgf.m, 1.95-3.48 lbf.ft)
If the starting torque is out of standard, disassemble the transfer assembly and repair it.