Transfer Case Service Guide
Transfer Case Service Guide
SECTION TF MA
EM
LC
EC
CONTENTS
FE
PREPARATION................................................................2 Front Drive Shaft .......................................................20
Special Service Tools ..................................................2 Counter Gear .............................................................21
Commercial Service Tools ...........................................3 Main Gear ..................................................................21 CL
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) Front Case .................................................................23
TROUBLESHOOTING .....................................................4 Shift Shaft Oil Seal................................................23
NVH Troubleshooting Chart.........................................4 Front Case Cover ......................................................23 MT
Transfer ...................................................................4 Cover Oil Seal.......................................................23
DESCRIPTION .................................................................5 Bearing Retainer........................................................24
Cross-sectional View ...................................................5 Oil Catcher ............................................................24 AT
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE ..................................................6 Center Case...............................................................24
Replacing Oil Seal .......................................................6 Removal ................................................................24
Center Case Oil Seal ..............................................6 Center case oil seal..........................................24
TF
Shift Shaft Oil Seal..................................................6 Installation .............................................................24
Rear Oil Seal...........................................................7 Center case oil seal..........................................24 PD
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ....................................8 Rear Case..................................................................24
TRANSFER GEAR CONTROL .......................................9 Rear Oil Seal.........................................................24
MAJOR OVERHAUL .....................................................10 Air Breather ...........................................................25 FA
Case Components .....................................................10 Shift Control Components .........................................25
Gear Components .....................................................11 ASSEMBLY....................................................................27
Shift Control Components .........................................12 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ..........34 RA
DISASSEMBLY..............................................................13 General Specifications...............................................34
REPAIR FOR COMPONENT PARTS............................18 Inspection and Adjustment ........................................34
Mainshaft ...................................................................18 BR
ST
RS
BT
HA
EL
IDX
PREPARATION
ST30720000 s
1 Installing center case oil seal
s1 (J25273) s
2 Installing rear oil seal
s2 (J25405)
Drift
a: 77 mm (3.03 in) dia.
NT115 b: 55.5 mm (2.185 in) dia.
TF-2
PREPARATION
Special Service Tools (Cont’d)
GI
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.) Description
Tool name
MA
ST33061000 Removing main gear bearing
(J8107-2)
Drift EM
a: 28.5 mm (1.122 in) dia.
NT116 b: 38 mm (1.50 in) dia.
LC
ST30613000 s
1 Installing main gear bearing
s1 (J25742-3) (Use with ST30611000)
s2 (J34339) s
2 Installing cover oil seal EC
Drift (Use with ST30611000)
NT101 FA
(J34291-20) Selecting counter gear rear bearing shim
Plunger-shim setting gauge RA
NT118
BR
Drift s
1 Installing mainshaft rear bearing HA
s
2 Installing L & H hub
s
1 a: 50 mm (1.97 in) dia.
b: 42 mm (1.65 in) dia. EL
c: 180 mm (7.09 in)
s2 a: 60 mm (2.36 in) dia.
b: 50 mm (1.97 in) dia. IDX
NT117 c: 60 mm (2.36 in)
TF-3
Symptom
TRANSFER
Reference page
(Possible cause)
Noise
SUSPECTED PARTS
Fluid leakage
1
FLUID (Level low)
Refer to MA section (‘‘Checking Transfer
1
3
2
FLUID (Wrong) Fluid’’, ‘‘CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTE-
NANCE’’).
TF-4
1
1
FLUID (Level too high)
2
LIQUID GASKET (Damaged) TF-10
2
OIL SEAL (Worn or damaged) TF-10
1
CHECK SPRING AND CHECK BALL (Worn or damaged) TF-10, 12
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
2
SHIFT FORK (Worn) TF-12
2
3
GEAR (Worn or damaged) TF-11
3
BEARING (Worn or damaged) TF-11
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
2
BAULK RING (Worn or damaged) TF-11
2
SHIFTING INSERT (Damaged) TF-11
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. The numbers indicate the order of inspection.
DESCRIPTION
Cross-sectional View GI
MA
EM
LC
EC
FE
CL
MT
AT
TF
PD
FA
RA
BR
ST
RS
BT
HA
EL
IDX
ATF006
TF-5
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
SMT485A
SMT486A
AMT086
SMT489A
ATF007
TF-6
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
Replacing Oil Seal (Cont’d)
4. Remove shift shaft oil seal. GI
● Be careful not to damage cross shaft.
MA
EM
LC
SMT491A
MT
SMT492A
PD
FA
AMT087
ST
RS
SMT494A
BT
HA
EL
IDX
TF-7
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Removal
1. Drain oil from transfer and transmission.
2. Remove front and rear propeller shaft. Refer to PD section
(‘‘Removal and Installation’’, ‘‘PROPELLER SHAFT’’).
Insert plug into rear oil seal after removing propeller shaft.
● Be careful not to damage spline, sleeve yoke and rear oil
seal, when removing propeller shaft.
3. Remove torsion bar spring. Refer to FA section (‘‘Torsion Bar
Spring’’, ‘‘FRONT SUSPENSION’’). Then remove second
crossmember.
ATF020
4. Remove exhaust front and rear tubes. Refer to FE section
(“EXHAUST SYSTEM”).
5. Disconnect vehicle speed sensor, transfer neutral position
switch and 4WD switch harness connectors.
6. Remove air breather hose.
7. Remove transfer control lever from transfer outer shift lever.
8. Separate transfer from transmission.
WARNING:
Support transfer while removing it.
ATF007
Installation
● Apply sealant to mating surface of transfer case to transmis-
sion.
● Use genuine anaerobic liquid gasket, Three Bond TB1215,
Loctite Part No. 51813 or equivalent.
SMT495A
Tightening torque
Bolt No. l mm (in)
Nzm (kg-m, ft-lb)
s
1 31 - 41 (3.2 - 4.2, 23 - 30) 45 (1.77)
s
2 31 - 41 (3.2 - 4.2, 23 - 30) 60 (2.36)
SMT496A
TF-8
TRANSFER GEAR CONTROL
GI
MA
EM
LC
EC
FE
CL
MT
AT
TF
PD
FA
RA
BR
ST
RS
BT
HA
EL
IDX
ATF008
TF-9
MAJOR OVERHAUL
Case Components
ATF009
TF-10
MAJOR OVERHAUL
Gear Components GI
MA
EM
LC
EC
FE
CL
MT
AT
TF
PD
FA
RA
BR
ST
RS
BT
HA
EL
IDX
ATF010
TF-11
MAJOR OVERHAUL
ATF011
TF-12
DISASSEMBLY
MA
EM
LC
ATF005
CL
MT
SMT270A
PD
FA
SMT435C
IDX
SMT799CA
TF-13
DISASSEMBLY
SMT273A
SMT274A
SMT342A
SMT275A
SMT757A
TF-14
DISASSEMBLY
MA
EM
LC
SMT758A
CL
MT
SMT788C
PD
FA
SMT279A
ST
RS
ATF012
b. Remove lock pin from outer shift lever, then remove outer shift
BT
lever.
HA
EL
IDX
ATF013
TF-15
DISASSEMBLY
c. Remove lock pin from inner shift lever, then drive out cross
shaft and plug together.
SMT282A
SMT283A
SMT284A
SMT286A
SMT287A
TF-16
DISASSEMBLY
MA
EM
LC
SMT759A
FE
CL
MT
SMT288A
AT
TF
PD
FA
RA
BR
ST
RS
BT
HA
EL
IDX
TF-17
REPAIR FOR COMPONENT PARTS
Mainshaft
DISASSEMBLY
1. Check front drive sprocket end play.
Standard:
0.2 - 0.35 mm (0.0079 - 0.0138 in)
● If end play is not within specification, check front drive
sprocket and clutch gear for wear.
SMT347A
SMT289A
SMT290A
SMT291A
SMT292A
TF-18
REPAIR FOR COMPONENT PARTS
Mainshaft (Cont’d)
7. Use a press to remove mainshaft front bearing from mainshaft. GI
MA
EM
LC
SMT293A
INSPECTION EC
Gear and shaft
● Check gears for excessive wear, chips or cracks. FE
● Check shaft for cracks, wear or bending.
● Check coupling sleeve for wear or damage.
CL
MT
SMT348A
Baulk ring AT
● Check baulk ring for cracks or deformation.
TF
PD
FA
SMT349A
ST
RS
SMT350A
BT
Bearing
● Make sure bearings roll freely and are free from noise, cracks,
pitting or wear. HA
EL
IDX
SMT351A
TF-19
REPAIR FOR COMPONENT PARTS
Mainshaft (Cont’d)
ASSEMBLY
1. Press mainshaft front bearing onto mainshaft.
● Pay attention to its direction.
SMT294A
SMT295A
SMT437C
INSPECTION
Sprocket and shaft
● Check sprocket for excessive wear, chips or cracks.
● Check shaft for cracks or wear.
Bearing
● Make sure bearings roll freely and are free from noise, cracks,
pitting or wear.
SMT357A
ASSEMBLY
● Press front drive shaft front and rear bearings onto front drive
shaft.
SMT438C
TF-20
REPAIR FOR COMPONENT PARTS
Counter Gear GI
DISASSEMBLY
1. Press out counter gear front bearing. MA
● Remove front sub-gear, dish plate and spacer.
EM
LC
AMT093
CL
MT
SMT301A
INSPECTION AT
Gear and shaft
● Check gears for excessive wear, chips or cracks. TF
● Check shaft for cracks or wear.
Bearing PD
● Make sure bearings roll freely and are free from noise, cracks,
pitting or wear.
FA
SMT358A
ASSEMBLY RA
1. Install front sub-gear, dish plate and spacer.
2. Press on counter gear front bearing. BR
3. Install rear sub-gear, dish plate and spacer.
4. Press on counter gear rear bearing.
ST
RS
SMT439C
BT
Main Gear
DISASSEMBLY
HA
Main gear bearing
1. Remove snap ring.
EL
IDX
SMT304A
TF-21
REPAIR FOR COMPONENT PARTS
Main Gear (Cont’d)
2. Pull out main gear bearing.
SMT305A
Plug
● Always replace with a new one whenever it has been
removed.
SMT306A
INSPECTION
Gear and shaft
● Check gears for excessive wear, chips or cracks.
● Check shaft for cracks or wear.
Bearing
● Make sure bearings roll freely and are free from noise, cracks,
pitting or wear.
SMT359A
ASSEMBLY
Main gear bearing
1. Press on main gear bearing.
SMT307A
ATF014
TF-22
REPAIR FOR COMPONENT PARTS
Main Gear (Cont’d)
Plug GI
Apply sealant to plug, then install.
● Use genuine anaerobic liquid gasket, Three Bond TB1215,
Loctite Part No. 51813 or equivalent. MA
EM
LC
SMT309A
Front Case EC
SHIFT SHAFT OIL SEAL
FE
Removal
● Use a screwdriver to pry out old seal.
● Be careful not to damage case. CL
● Always replace with a new one whenever it has been removed.
MT
SMT310A
Installation AT
● Install new shift shaft oil seal until flush with case.
● Before installing, apply multi-purpose grease to seal lip. TF
PD
FA
SMT311A
RA
Front Case Cover
COVER OIL SEAL
BR
Removal
● Drive out old seal from inside of front case cover.
● Be careful not to damage front case cover. ST
RS
SMT312A
BT
Installation
● Install new front case cover oil seal until it stops.
● Before installing, apply multi-purpose grease to seal lip. HA
EL
IDX
SMT313A
TF-23
REPAIR FOR COMPONENT PARTS
Bearing Retainer
OIL CATCHER
Removal
● Drive out oil catcher from inside of bearing retainer.
● Be careful not to damage bearing retainer.
SMT314A
Installation
● Install oil catcher until it stops.
● Be careful not to damage or distort oil catcher or bearing
retainer.
● Before installing, apply multi-purpose grease to seal lip.
SMT315A
Center Case
REMOVAL
Center case oil seal
● Remove center case oil seal.
SMT863D
INSTALLATION
Center case oil seal
● Install center case oil seal.
SMT864D
Rear Case
REAR OIL SEAL
Removal
● Pull out rear oil seal.
AMT094
TF-24
REPAIR FOR COMPONENT PARTS
Rear Case (Cont’d)
Installation GI
● Install new rear oil seal until it stops.
● Before installing, apply multi-purpose grease to seal lip.
MA
EM
LC
SMT317A
AIR BREATHER EC
Install as shown in illustration.
● Use genuine thread locker, Three Bond TB1324, Loctite
FE
271 or equivalent.
CL
MT
SMT799A
INSPECTION
● Check contact surface and sliding surface for wear, scratches, TF
projections or other faulty conditions.
PD
FA
SMT360A
ST
RS
* Retaining pin is the same size as the one for 2-4 shift rod.
SMT319A
BT
2-4 SHIFT ROD & FORK
● Assemble as shown in illustration.
HA
EL
IDX
* Retaining pins are the same size.
SMT320A
TF-25
REPAIR FOR COMPONENT PARTS
Shift Control Components (Cont’d)
● Pay special attention to the direction of fork guide collar.
SMT321A
TF-26
ASSEMBLY
MA
EM
LC
SMT323A
TF
PD
FA
SMT326A
BR
ST
RS
SMT327A
EL
IDX
SMT798A
TF-27
ASSEMBLY
SMT330A
SMT331A
h. Install L & H shift rod and fork assembly with coupling sleeve.
SMT332A
ATF015
ATF012
TF-28
ASSEMBLY
MA
EM
LC
SMT590A
CL
MT
SMT591A
PD
FA
SMT592A
ST
RS
BT
HA
EL
IDX
SMT593A
TF-29
ASSEMBLY
SMT594A
SMT336A
SMT406A
SMT407A
c. Put drive chain onto the front drive sprocket and front drive
shaft, and then put them in center case.
● Be sure to install drive chain in same direction as
removed.
SMT408A
TF-30
ASSEMBLY
GI
MA
EM
LC
SMT409A
CL
MT
SMT410A
e. Apply ATF to needle bearings and install them into front drive AT
sprocket.
● These needle bearings will be installed more easily if front
drive sprocket is rotated while installing them. TF
PD
FA
SMT411A
ST
RS
SMT412A
EL
IDX
SMT353A
TF-31
ASSEMBLY
h. Install baulk ring, then install clutch gear and mainshaft rear
bearing.
● Place wooden block under mainshaft in order to protect
mainshaft front bearing.
SMT413A
i. Install spacer.
j. Select and install snap ring with proper thickness.
Allowable clearance between snap ring and groove:
0 - 0.15 mm (0 - 0.0059 in)
Available snap ring for mainshaft rear bearing:
Refer to SDS, TF-34.
SMT414A
SMT415A
SMT340A
SMT760A
TF-32
ASSEMBLY
MA
EM
LC
SMT342A
CL
MT
SMT343A
TF
PD
FA
SMT272A
ST
RS
SMT344A
TF-33
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
General Specifications
Transfer model TX10A
High 1.000
Gear ratio
Low 2.020
Main gear 29
Low gear 37
Counter High 38
Number of teeth
gear Low 24
Front drive sprocket 41
Front drive shaft 41
Fluid capacity l (US qt, Imp qt) 2.2 (2-3/8, 2)
Front drive sprocket 0.2 - 0.35 (0.0079 - 0.0138) 3.28 (0.129) 33138-73P12
AVAILABLE SHIM
Mainshaft rear bearing Unit: mm (in)
Counter gear rear bearing Unit: mm (in) Allowable clearance 0 - 0.15 (0 - 0.0059)
TF-34