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Transfer Assembly: Inspection

  1. CHECK TRANSFER INPUT SHAFT 
    1. Using a micrometer, measure the diameter of the input shaft journal surface.

      Minimum diameter: 47.59 mm (1.8736 in.) 

      If the diameter is less than the minimum, replace the input shaft.

      Fig 1: Measuring Diameter Of Input Shaft Journal Surface Using Micrometer
      G05111464Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a dial indicator, measure the inside diameter of the input shaft bushing.

      Maximum inside diameter: 39.14 mm (1.5409 in.) 

      If the inside diameter is greater than the maximum, replace the input shaft.

      Fig 2: Measuring Inside Diameter Of Input Shaft Bushing Using Dial Indicator
      G05111465Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. CHECK PLANETARY PINION GEAR THRUST CLEARANCE 
    1. Using a feeler gauge, measure the thrust clearance of the pinion gear.

      Standard clearance: 0.11 to 0.84 mm (0.0043 to 0.0331 in.) 

      Maximum clearance: 0.84 mm (0.0331 in.) 

      If the clearance is greater than the maximum, replace the low planetary gear.

      Fig 3: Measuring Thrust Clearance Of Pinion Gear Using Feeler Gauge
      G05111466Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. CHECK PLANETARY PINION GEAR RADIAL CLEARANCE 
    1. Using a dial indicator, measure the radial clearance of the pinion gear.

      Standard clearance: 0.009 to 0.038 mm (0.0004 to 0.0015 in.) 

      Maximum clearance: 0.038 mm (0.0015 in.) 

      If the clearance is greater than the maximum, replace the low planetary gear.

      Fig 4: Measuring Radial Clearance Of Pinion Gear Using Dial Indicator
      G05111467Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. CHECK TRANSFER DRIVE SPROCKET THRUST CLEARANCE 
    1. Using a feeler gauge, measure the thrust clearance.

      Standard clearance: 0.10 to 0.25 mm (0.0039 to 0.0098 in.) 

      Maximum clearance: 0.25 mm (0.0098 in.) 

      If the thrust clearance is greater than the maximum, replace the driver sprocket.

      Fig 5: Measuring Thrust Clearance Using Feeler Gauge
      G05111468Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. CHECK REAR TRANSFER OUTPUT SHAFT 
    1. Using a micrometer, measure the diameter of the output shaft journal surface.

      Minimum diameter: 27.98 mm (1.1016 in.) for part A 36.98 mm (1.4561 in.) for part B 

      If the diameter is less than the minimum, replace the output shaft.

      Fig 6: Measuring Diameter Of Output Shaft Journal Surface Using Micrometer
      G05111469Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. CHECK TRANSFER DRIVE SPROCKET RADIAL CLEARANCE 
    1. Using a dial indicator, measure the radial clearance between the drive sprocket and output shaft with the needle roller bearing installed.

      Standard radial clearance: 0.010 to 0.055 mm (0.0004 to 0.0022 in.) 

      Maximum radial clearance: 0.055 mm (0.0022 in.) 

      If the radial clearance is greater than the maximum, replace the drive sprocket or needle roller bearing.

      Fig 7: Measuring Radial Clearance Between Drive Sprocket & Output Shaft Using Dial Indicator
      G05111470Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. CHECK TRANSFER HIGH AND LOW CLUTCH SLEEVE AND NO. 2 TRANSFER GEAR SHIFT FORK CLEARANCE 
    1. Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between the clutch sleeve and No. 2 gear shift fork.

      Maximum clearance: 1.0 mm (0.039 in.) 

      If the clearance is greater than the maximum, replace the clutch sleeve or No. 2 gear shift fork.

      Fig 8: Measuring Clearance Between Clutch Sleeve & No. 2 Gear Shift Fork Using Feeler Gauge
      G05111471Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. CHECK FRONT DRIVE CLUTCH SLEEVE AND NO. 1 TRANSFER GEAR SHIFT FORK CLEARANCE 
    1. Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between the clutch sleeve and No. 1 gear shift fork.

      Maximum clearance: 1.0 mm (0.039 in.) 

      If the clearance is greater than the maximum, replace the clutch sleeve or No. 1 gear shift fork.

      Fig 9: Measuring Clearance Between Clutch Sleeve & No. 1 Gear Shift Fork Using Feeler Gauge
      G05111471Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002