Mini pajero transfer case problem
Our mini pajero encountered a transfer case gear problem in our place its very difficult to source out the parts is it ok to replace it instead with a suzuki transfer case does the mini pajero and suzuki case match my mini pajero drivetrain? Does the mini pajero transfer case same dimension as the suzuki?
I mean its a pajero mini,
I mean its a pajero mini, mine is a jdm pajero mini with divorced transfer case - the transfer case of suzuki i was referring to is from a suzuki sj410 it is a divorced transfer case i dont have yet the t case but do you think its possible any advice or opinion from you sir or from the experts here.
Our pajero mini has now a grinding sound coming from the tcase and a crack from the front output shaft with a small amount of oil leak. Sourcing a suzuki tcase here in our country is not hard. The parts are available as we have many surplus shops but the price is a little bit high.
If both cases are divorced
it might be possible - in addition to dimensions, possibly more important, you'll need to look at what is called the "drop" - on transfer cases the front drive shaft typically is offset left or right and lower than the input shaft - if it is offset left then that case would be said to have a left drop, you may also hear this referred to as a driver's side drop, but that can change depending on which side of the car the driver sits on.
The side that the front output shaft drops to will be critical - if the SJ410 doesn't match the Pajero Mini, the case cannot be used.
In some cases both output shafts are offset - this is so with the SJ410 - both front & rear output shafts are offset to the right - this could be a stumbling block as I suspect the Pajero Mini may have the rear shaft centered - ideally the position of the rear axle differential should match the position of the transfer case rear output shaft - both should be centered, or both should be offset in the same direction and by similar amounts, if they don't match, drive-line vibration could be an issue, especially on a short wheel base vehicle.
If everything matches so far you're now at the point of deciding if you (or your mechanic) are up to the task - fabricating new mounts or adapting the old ones, probably cutting a hole in the floor for the shifter and making custom drive & jack shafts, which is not as difficult as it sounds, but does require a reasonable large lathe.
Good luck...
Edit......
Google search images show the Pajero Mini transfer cases as having both output shafts with a right side drop so they appear to be quite similar to the SJ410 case.
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Your guess is as good as mine ...
In fact it's probably better, since you know which vehicles you're referring to and none of us here do.
Let's start with - which Pajero are you calling a "mini Pajero" and continue to which Suzuki transfer case are you thinking of...
Suzuki has used two styles of transfer case, the small LJ, SJ & SN series use what is known as a "divorced" transfer case - it's completely separate from the transmission, and connected via a short jack shaft - and the larger Suzukis (SE, SV, SQ, JA, JB, JT, etc.) have used a "married" transfer case - one that bolts directly to the back of transmission.
I have no idea which of the Pajeros you're calling a "mini Pajero" - it's not going to be the full size, so that leaves the Pajero iO, Pajero Jr and the Pajero Mini - but as far as I know, none of the Pajero's (any size) use a divorced transfer case.
I'm guessing but I'd say your chances of finding a Suzuki transfer case that will bolt up are slim - very slim - and the outcome will depend on the skills of your mechanic.