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Connection Of Each Section

  1. Install the parking pawl, shaft and return spring.
    Fig 1: Installing Parking Pawl, Shaft & Return Spring
    G02003297
  2. Install inlet filter to transmission case.
    Fig 2: Installing Inlet Filter To Transmission Case
    G02003298
  3. Install transfer valve plate, valve body and transfer duty solenoid to transmission case.
    CAUTION:
    • Be sure to install transfer seal lip to transfer control valve body.
    • If transfer seal lip is damaged, replace seal with new one.

    Tightening torque:  8+/-1 N.m (0.8+/-0.1 kg-m, 5.8+/-0.7 ft-lb)

    Fig 3: Installing Transfer Valve Plate, Valve Body & Transfer Duty Solenoid
    G02003299
  4. Connect connector to transfer duty solenoid.
  5. Install the reduction drive gear assembly.
    NOTE: Insert it fully into position until the bearing shoulder bottoms.
    Fig 4: Installing Reduction Drive Gear Assembly
    G02003300
  6. Using a plastic hammer, install reduction driven gear assembly, and tighten drive pinion lock nut.
    NOTE:
    • Be sure to use a new lock nut and a washer.
    • Set the select lever in the "P" range.
    • After tightening, stake the lock nut securely.

    Tightening torque:  98+/-5 N.m (10.0+/-0.5 kg-m, 72.3+/-3.6 ft-lb)

    Fig 5: Installing Reduction Driven Gear
    G02003301
  7. Measurement and adjustment of extension end play.
    1. Measure distance L from end of extension case and rear drive shaft with ST.

      ST 398643600 GAUGE

      L = Measured valve - 15 mm

      Fig 6: Measuring Rear Drive Shaft & Extension End Play
      G02003302
    2. Measure the distance "L" from the transmission case mating surface to the reduction drive gear end surface with ST1 and ST2.

      l = Measured valve - 50 mm

      ST1 398643600 GAUGE

      ST2 499577000 GAUGE

      Fig 7: Measuring Distance "L" From Transmission Case Mating Surface To Reduction Drive Gear End Surface
      G02003303
    3. Calculation equation:
    NOTE: Add 0.05 mm (0.0020 in) and 0.20 mm (0.0079 in) thick shims to area "T". Calculate formula 2 to determine "H". The calculated "H" refers to the shim thickness range. Select shims of suitable thicknesses within the calculated "H" range.

    T = (L + G) - l - H

    T: Shim clearance

    L: Distance from end of extension case to end of rear drive shaft

    G: Gasket thickness (0.45 mm, 0.0177 in)

    l: Height from end of transmission case to end of reduction drive gear

    H: Thrust needle bearing thickness

    0.05 - 0.25 mm (0.0020 - 0.0098 in)

    Fig 8: Thrust Needle Bearing Chart
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  8. Installation of extension case and transmission case
    1. Attach the selected thrust needle bearing to the end surface of reduction drive gear with vaseline.
      NOTE: Install thrust needle bearing in the correct direction, see LOCATION AND INSTALLING DIRECTION OF THRUST NEEDLE BEARING  .
    2. Install the extension case to the transmission case.
      CAUTION: Be sure to use a new gasket.
    3. Tighten bolts to secure the case.

    Tightening torque:  25+/-2 N.m (2.5+/-0.2 kg-m, 18.1+/-1.4 ft-lb)

    Fig 9: Installing Extension Case To Transmission Case
    G02003305
  9. Install the vehicle speed sensor 1 (rear).

    Tightening torque:  7+/-1 N.m (0.7+/-0.1 kg-m, 5.1+/-0.7 ft-lb

    Fig 10: Installing Vehicle Speed Sensor 1 (Rear)
    G02003306