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NOTE
Step 45 establishes initial shim pack thickness for intermediate
shaft.
Install intermediate shaft cover (2) on transfer case (1) and tap alternately around outer edge with
45.
soft-faced hammer.
46.
Using feeler gauge, measure and record clearance between intermediate shaft cover (2) and
transfer case (1).
47.
Remove intermediate shaft cover (2) from transfer case (1).
NOTE
Use measurement from step 46 plus a .003 in. (.7692 mm) shim for
initial shim pack thickness.
48.
Install shim pack (3) and intermediate shaft cover (2) on transfer case (1) with six washers (4) and
screws (5). Tighten screws (5) 40-65 lb-ft (54-88 Nm).
49.
Mount dial indicator on transfer case (1) with tip of plunger positioned through hole in intermediate
shaft cover (2) on intermediate shaft (6).
NOTE
Perform step 50 to ensure intermediate shaft will rotate freely
without end play.
50.
Check intermediate shaft end play as follows:
a. Insert prybar through inspection hole (7) and force intermediate shaft (6) to rear of transfer
case (1).
b. Set dial indicator to zero.
c. Using prybar, force intermediate shaft (6) to front of transfer case (1).
d. Record reading from dial indicator and add 0.003-0.006 in. (0.076-0.152 mm) to reading. This
reading will be used for number of shims (3) to be removed.
51.
Remove dial indicator from transfer case (1).
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