Adapter, Input Shaft and Carrier

ADAPTER, INPUT SHAFT AND CARRIER
1. Lay planet carrier assembly on work bench with end having groove for retaining ring up.
2. Install sun gear with hub end up. Rotate gear of planet carrier assembly as required until sun gear is fully meshed.
3. Align tabs and install thrust plate into planet carrier assembly.





4. Install retaining ring (16) to complete gear carrier assembly.
5. If removed, position needle bearing and press into input shaft to dimension shown. Press in new sleeve bearing to complete input shaft assembly.
6. Lift up gear carrier assembly and install input shaft assembly up through gear carrier assembly. Install thrust washer and press bearing over end of input shaft assembly. Retain bearing on input shaft with retaining ring in shaft groove.
7. If removed, press new pin into front adapter.
8. Position oil seal and press into front adapter to dimension shown.
9. Install snap ring in groove in front adapter with long ends of snap ring in adapter groove to complete front adapter assembly.





10. Position front adapter assembly with face that mates with transfer case up. Support on wood blocks to provide clearance for input shaft assembly. Position assembled input shaft and carrier group over front adapter with input shaft down. Lower shaft and carrier group while expanding long ends of snap ring until snap ring engages groove in outside diameter of bearing.
11. Apply continuous 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) bead of sealant (Neutral Cure RTV, Loctite 598) all around transfer case mounting face for front, adapter. Center sealant bead between edges of face. Circle bolt holes.
12. Install assembled adapter, input shaft and carrier group on transfer case and attach with six bolts.
Torque bolts to 20 - 34 ft. lbs. (27 - 46 Nm)
13. Install breather bard and torque to 6 - 14 ft. lbs. (8 - 19 Nm).