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TRANSFER CASE - NV273 (Continued)
(3) Apply bead of Mopar Gasket Maker, or equiv-
alent, to mating surface of rear extension housing.
Keep sealer bead width to maximum of 3/16 inch. Do
not use excessive amount of sealer as excess could be
displaced into output bearing.
(4) Install extension housing (Fig. 85) onto the
rear case half.
Fig. 85 Install Extension Housing
1 - REAR CASE HALF
2 - EXTENSION HOUSING
(5) Install rear extension bolts (Fig. 86). Tighten
the bolts to 27-34 N·m (20-25 ft.lbs.).
Fig. 86 Install Extension Housing Bolts
1 - EXTENSION HOUSING
2 - BOLTS
TRANSFER CASE - NV273
(6) Install the extension housing dust boot and
seal assembly with Installer 9037 and Handle C-4171
(Fig. 87).
Fig. 87 Install Extension Housing Seal
1 - EXTENSION HOUSING
2 - HANDLE C-4171
3 - INSTALLER 9037
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