Special Tools
• | DT-48734
Extension Housing Bushing Replacer (Heavy Duty) |
• | J 45380
Transfer Case Rear Bushing Remover and Installer (Light Duty) |
Removal Procedure
- Remove the transfer case shield, if equipped. Refer to
Transfer Case Shield Replacement
.
- Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to
One-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement
or
Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement
.
- Remove the rear output shaft seal.
- Inspect the rear output shaft bushing for scoring or wear.
Important: Use the appropriate bushing tool depending on application. If the vehicle is equipped with a light duty transfer case use
J 45380
If the vehicle is equipped with
a heavy duty transfer case use
DT-48734
.
Install the finger section of the
J 45380
(Light Duty) or
DT-48734
(Heavy Duty) in front of the bushing.
- Install the tube and forcing screw to the finger section. Ensure the forcing screw is backed out.
- Using a wrench on the forcing screw, remove the rear output shaft bushing.
Installation Procedure
- Install a NEW rear output shaft bushing using the
J 45380
(Light Duty) or
DT-48734
(Heavy Duty).
1.1. | Install the bushing or the finger section of the
J 45380
(Light Duty) or
DT-48734
(Heavy Duty) . |
1.2. | Install the finger section to the main body of the
J 45380
(Light Duty) or
DT-48734
(Heavy Duty) . |
1.3. | Position the bushing and tool to the case. |
1.4. | Using a hammer and the
J 45380
(Light Duty) or
DT-48734
(Heavy Duty), install the bushing. |
Important: Ensure the drain hole on the boot of the rear output shaft seal is facing down toward the ground
- Install the rear output shaft seal.
For the light duty transfer case use
J 37668-A
, for the heavy duty transfer case use
DT-48021
.
- Install the rear propeller shaft. Refer to
One-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement
or
Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement
.
- Check the fluid level, add fluid if necessary.
- Install the transfer case shield, if necessary. Refer to
Transfer Case Fluid Replacement
.