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TRANSFER CASE - NV273 (Continued)
be repaired with a thread chaser or tap if necessary.
Or the threads can be repaired with Helicoil stain-
less steel inserts if required.
OIL PUMP/OIL PICKUP
Examine the oil pump pickup parts. Replace the
pump if any part appears to be worn or damaged. Do
not disassemble the pump as individual parts are not
available. The pump is only available as a complete
assembly. The pickup screen, hose, and tube are the
only serviceable parts and are available separately.
ASSEMBLY
BEARINGS AND SEALS
(1) Remove the input shaft bearing snap-ring from
the front case half with suitable snap-ring pliers.
(2) Remove the input shaft bearing from the front
case half with Installer 6953 and Handle C-4171
(Fig. 43).
(3) Install the input shaft bearing into the front
case half with Installer 8151 inverted on Handle
C-4171 (Fig. 44).
(4) Install the input shaft bearing snap-ring into
the front case half with suitable snap-ring pliers.
Fig. 43 Remove Input Gear Bearing
1 - FRONT CASE HALF
2 - HANDLE C-4171
3 - INSTALLER 6953
(5) Remove the front output shaft front bearing
snap-ring from the front case half.
(6) Using Installer 6953 and Handle C-4171 (Fig.
45), remove the front output shaft front bearing.
TRANSFER CASE - NV273
Fig. 44 Install Input Gear Bearing
1 - FRONT CASE HALF
2 - HANDLE C-4171
3 - INSTALLER 8151 (INVERTED)
Fig. 45 Remove Front Output Shaft Front Bearing
1 - FRONT CASE HALF
2 - HANDLE C-4171
3 - INSTALLER 6953
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