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Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2001 🢒 GMC K Sierra - 4WD 🢒 General Information 🢒 General Information 🢒 Transfer Case Control Rod Replacement

Removal Procedure

Important: Before starting the following service procedure, position the automatic transmission in the PARK POSITION. If the vehicle that is being serviced is equipped with a manual transmission, position the transmission in FIRST GEAR and place the transfer case in 2 HI POSITION.


    Object Number: 649764 Size: SH
  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the transfer case shield. Refer to Transfer Case Shield Replacement .
  3. Remove the front propeller shaft. Refer to Front Propeller Shaft Replacement in Propeller Shaft.

    4. Important: When performing this service procedure, use a small pocket screw driver to release the retaining clip on the ends of the transfer case control shift rod.

  4. Remove the transfer case control rod from the transfer case shift control lever.

    5. Object Number: 396830 Size: SH
  5. Remove the transfer case control rod from the transfer case shift lever.
  6. Remove the transfer case control rod.

Installation Procedure

Important: 

   • Before installing the new transfer case control rod, loosen the adjuster nut on the transfer case control rod so it slides with slight resistance.
   • When installing the control rod on the control levers, a snap sound should heard or felt upon installation.


    Object Number: 396830 Size: SH
  1. Install the transfer case control rod on the transfer case control lever first.

    2. Object Number: 396831 Size: SH
  2. Slide the transfer case control rod forward.
  3. Install the transfer case control rod on the transfer case shift control lever.

    4. Object Number: 649765 Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  4. Tighten the transfer case control rod adjusting nut.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the transfer case control rod adjusting nut to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

  5. Install the front propeller shaft. Refer to Front Propeller Shaft Replacement in Propeller Shaft.
  6. Install the transfer case shield. Refer to Transfer Case Shield Replacement .
  7. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.