Reassembly

19. Check width of high/low selector groove. l Groove width = 16.0 to 16.1 mm (0.63 to 0.64 in).

20. Check high/low selector fork for cracks and wear. Check selector fork finger width. l Finger width = 7.37 to 7.47 mm (0.290 to 0.294 in).
21. 03 MY onwards: Check high/low selector fork clips for wear and damage. Check spring for distortion, check free length of spring: l Spring free length = 75 mm (2.95 in) Note: High/low selector shaft, fork and spring fitted to 03 MY transfer boxes may be fitted to pre 03 MY boxes as an assembly.
22. Check differential sun and planet gears for wear, cracks and chipping of teeth.
23. Check cross shafts and recesses in both halves of differential carrier for damage and wear.Ensure planet gears are retained with their respective shafts.
24. Check retaining ring for distortion.
25. Check differential splines for wear and damage.

26. Check high/low hub for cracks, chipping and uneven wear. Check width of selector fork groove. l Groove width = 7.5 to 7.6 mm (0.295 to 0.30 in).
27. Check splines and teeth on high/low selector sleeve for uneven wear, cracks, damage and chipping.
28. Check teeth of high and low range gears for cracks, chipping and uneven wear.
29. Check high range gear bush for wear and damage.

Reassembly

1. Lubricate all components with recommended oil and lightly oil the differential bolt threads.