Preliminary Procedures

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the transfer case shield, if equipped. Refer to Transfer Case Shield Replacement.
3. Remove the front propeller shaft. Refer to Front Propeller Shaft Replacement.
4. Remove the control rod. Refer to Transfer Case Control Rod Replacement.

1

Transfer Case Control Lever Knob

Procedure

1. Using an adjustable wrench, adjust the wrench to fit the control lever rod just below the knob.
2. With the adjustable wrench touching the control lever knob, gently tap on the adjustable wrench in an upward motion until the knob is separated from the control lever rod.

2

Transfer Case Control Lever Bezel Cover

3

Transfer Case Control Lever Bezel Screw (Qty: 3)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten
12 N·m (106 lb in)

4

Transfer Case Control Lever Bezel

5

Transfer Case Control Lever Bolt (Qty: 4)

Tip
Tighten bolts in specified sequence.

Tighten
25 N·m (18 lb ft)

6

Transfer Case Control Lever