ADJUSTMENT OF TRANSFER

SPACER SELECTION FOR ADJUSTMENT OF COUNTER SHAFT END PLAY

<Measurement using a solder>

caution

f soft solder is not available, select the spacer in accordance with Plastigage method.
If the spacer appropriate for the standard value cannot be selected using soft solder, select the spacer in accordance with Plastigage method.

1.Put solders (1.0 mm diameter, about 10 mm long) in the illustrated positions of the transfer case housing.
2.Install the counter shaft into the transfer case.
3.Install the transfer case plate and tighten the bolts to the specified torque of 35 ± 6 N·m.
4.Remove the transfer case plate and the counter shaft, and then take out crushed solders.
5.If the solders have not crushed, use thicker solders (1.6 mm diameter, about 10 mm long) and repeat steps 2 to 4.

6.Measure the thickness of the crushed solder with a micrometer and select a spacer that will provide the standard value.
Spacer thickness: (T - 0) to (T - 0.15)
T: The crushed solder thickness
Standard value: 0 - 0.15 mm

<Measurement using Plastigage>

1.Put plastigage (about 10 mm long) in the illustrated positions of the transfer case housing.
2.Install the adjusting spacer having the minimum thickness.
3.Install the counter shaft into the transfer case.
4.Install the transfer case plate and tighten the bolts to the specified torque of 35 ± 6 N·m.
5.Remove the transfer case plate and the counter shaft, and then take out crushed solders.
6.If the Plastigages have not crushed, replace the spacer with a thicker one and repeat steps 3 to 5.

7.Measure the width of the crushed Plastigage at its widest part using a scale printed on the Plastigage package.
Standard value: 0 - 0.15 mm