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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: Bobzooki on March 15, 2004, 12:17:27 AM

Title: Installing Calmini Kick 4.24:1 Xfer case gears
Post by: Bobzooki on March 15, 2004, 12:17:27 AM

Well, I finally got around to installing the Calmini 4.24:1 transfer case gears in my spare transfer case this weekend.  The instructions are VERY clear, and easy to follow.  Took about 3 hours, I guess.  In two weeks, I'll install the spare xfer case, as well as my new Centerforce clutch!

Title: Re: Installing Calmini Kick 4.24:1 Xfer case gears
Post by: Zukipilot on March 15, 2004, 12:39:34 AM

Good to hear it all went good. You will be amazed at thedifference with the 4:1
Zig

Title: Re: Installing Calmini Kick 4.24:1 Xfer case gears
Post by: Rod on March 15, 2004, 11:59:34 AM

Transfer Case Gears intalled in 3 hours...that's great!
I thought that you had to grind the case and have a machine shop press on/off some of the bearings.

Title: Re: Installing Calmini Kick 4.24:1 Xfer case gears
Post by: Bobzooki on March 16, 2004, 12:28:29 AM

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Transfer Case Gears intalled in 3 hours...that's great!
I thought that you had to grind the case and have a machine shop press on/off some of the bearings.

No, you remove some aluminum (less than 1/8 inch) with a file (carefully!  I covered the bearing next to where I was removing it, with duct tape, then cleaned it out with a Q-tip coated with grease, THEN cleaned it out with brake parts cleaner.  No machine shop required.  The one bearing I had to pull, I used a screw-type puller on, and everything went back together with a tool I have for seating seals, etc.

Title: Re: Installing Calmini Kick 4.24:1 Xfer case gears
Post by: Mikerpm4x4 on March 16, 2004, 08:31:31 AM

They are easy. Ive been doing them in under an hour consistantly. I use a head porting tool for removing the aluminum and I have a press which helps speed the process.

Mike