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The turtle build turns attention to the transfer case. Rebuilding with new bearings, low range transfer case gears, and high range underdrive gears.

As I’ve gone along with this project it’s been fun to wrench with Cruiser friends. Thanks @JohnnyOshow22!

We started with a tear down of the case.

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The turtle build turns attention to the transfer case. Rebuilding with new bearings, low range transfer case gears, and high range underdrive gears.

As I’ve gone along with this project it’s been fun to wrench with Cruiser friends. Thanks @JohnnyOshow22!

We started with a tear down of the case.

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Why the new bearings? I have been told they rarely need to be replaced unless the case has been run very low on oil. Also interested to hear your thoughts on under drive noise once you're all done.
 
Notice the output shaft oil sludge. We pulled it apart and rear bearing slightly rough and loose causing seal failure. My experience over the years is 300k is a good time to change bearings. The bearings look good in general but loosening up. I don’t want my new gears walking at all.
 
That’s really exactly what I was thinking.
 
There’s 4 sections of the housing.
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Each section can be pulled off the back of the tranny one at a time with simple bolt removal and a rubber mallet. Removing the big cluster comes out by hand after removing a torx bolt and shift rod indention ball. The shafts come out of the housings with snap ring removal and a hammer with block of wood. The bearings will require a bearing splitter and press. Next is to remove the sensors and small parts for case cleaning.
 
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Speaking of replacing bearings, I’m looking at this extension housing bearing and haven’t found it in my FSM. Can I just remove the housing and replace it?
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What is the under drive ratio?
 
Accidentally busted a sensor with my rubber mallet separating the case. Anyone know the part number?
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Also previous owner repair of a clamp over the speed sensor. Anyone seen this before? Anyone know a part number for this? Thanks!
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Accidentally busted a sensor with my rubber mallet separating the case. Anyone know the part number? View attachment 1826270

I think that's the same as the CDL indicator switch that goes bad from time to time. Which is used in a few other places on the 80 and is a NSS/back-up light switch on other cars.

Toyota part no. 84222-12010

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subscribed. this job may be in my not-too-distant future :/
 
My gears showed up from Cruiser Outfitters and I’m picking up a spare t case today to do this job in my garage, taking my time, with hopefully no stress. Actually looks fun if it all goes right haha!
 
I will be tagging along with @Shoredreamer Never tried anything like this, hoping I avoid blowing up my Tcase lol
 
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