Transfer Gear (Driven) Bearing Race

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

NOTE:

If the bearings are being replaced along with the transfer gear or transaxle housing component, the select shim thickness will need to be established. If only the bearing and race are being replaced, the original shim can be reused.

Fig 1: Transfer Gear Bearing Select Shim

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Install the select shim (1) into the bearing race bore in the housing.

Fig 2: Transfer Gear Bearing Race & Bore
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Place the transfer gear bearing race (1) in the bore in the bell housing or transaxle housing.

Fig 3: Installing Transfer Case Bearing Race
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NOTE:
When installing the transfer case bearing race (4), do not allow the race to tip and bind as it is driven into the bore.
Using tools (special tool #8866, Installer, Bearing Cup) (3) and (special tool #C-4171, Driver Handle, Universal) (2), carefully drive the bearing race into the bore in the housing.
Prepare to reassemble the transaxle. If necessary, perform the Turning Torque Measurement procedure. Refer to BEARING TURNING TORQUE MEASUREMENT .