Mariner 4WD L4-2.3L VIN Z (2005)
5. Remove the transfer case driven gear seal.
6. CAUTION: The transfer case cover and case sealing surfaces must be free of grease prior to applying new silicone sealant.
Clean the transfer case sealing surfaces.
Installation
1. Using the special tool, install the transfer case driven gear seal.
2. CAUTION: Take care not to roll the transfer case inner halfshaft seal lip when installing the drive gear.
Install the gears.
1
Install the drive gear.
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Install the drive gear using a slight rotation to prevent damaging the transfer case inner halfshaft seal.
2
Install the idler gear.
3
Install the driven gear.
3. CAUTION: The transfer case cover must be installed within 15 minutes of applying the silicone sealant. If the time limit is exceeded, clean the
sealing surfaces and reapply.
NOTE: Apply a 3 mm (0.11 inch) bead of silicone gasket and sealant to the sealing surface of the transfer case cover before installing it on the
transfer case.
Install the transfer case cover.
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Install the 12 transfer case cover bolts in a cross pattern.
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Tighten to 32 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).
