Transfer Assembly: Disassembly

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Special Tools Required 

Companion flange holder 07XAB-0020100

1. Remove the transfer cover (A) from the transfer housing (B).
   Fig 2: Identifying Gear/Shaft Assembly, Transfer Cover And Transfer Housing

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2. Remove the transfer hypoid drive gear/shaft assembly (C), 25 mm thrust shim (D), and tapered roller bearing (E).
3. Remove the O-ring (F) from the cover.
4. Drain the transfer fluid (hypoid gear oil) from the transfer housing.
5. Cut the lock tab on the locknut using a chisel.
   Fig 3: Cutting Lock Tab On Locknut Using Chisel

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6. Secure the transfer housing (A) in a bench vise (B) with soft jaws. To prevent damaging the transfer housing, always use soft jaws or equivalent materials between the transfer housing and the vise.
   Fig 4: Securing Transfer Housing In Soft Jaw Bench Vise

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7. Install the companion flange holder on the companion flange, then loosen the locknut.
8. Remove the companion flange holder.
9. Remove the locknut (A), conical spring washer (B), back-up ring (C), O-ring (D), and companion flange (E) from the transfer output shaft (hypoid gear) (F).
   Fig 5: Identifying Locknut, Conical Spring Washer, Back-Up Ring, O-Ring And Companion Flange

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10. Remove the transfer output shaft (hypoid gear) (A) from the transfer housing (B), then remove the thrust washers (C) and transfer spacer (D) from the transfer output shaft (hypoid gear).
    Fig 6: Identifying Transfer Output Shaft (Hypoid Gear) And Transfer Housing

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11. Remove the oil seal (A) and tapered roller bearing (B) from the transfer housing (C).
    Fig 7: Identifying Oil Seal, Tapered Roller Bearing And Transfer Housing

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