Removal Procedure
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Drain the transfer case. Refer to
Transfer Case Fluid Replacement.
- Remove the transmission support member. Refer to
Transmission Support Replacement.
- Remove the rear propeller shaft from the transfer case. Refer to
Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement.
- Remove the front propeller shaft from the transfer case. Refer to
Front Propeller Shaft Replacement.
- Remove the vent hoses from the transfer case.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the speed sensor.
- Disconnect the encoder motor from the electrical connector.
- Remove the fuel lines from the retainer at the top of the transfer case.
- Install a suitable transmission jack to the transfer case.
- Remove the bolts from the transfer case to the adapter.
Note: Pull straight back on the transfer case in order to position the transfer case so that the transfer case can be turned parallel to the transmission.
- Remove the transfer case from the transfer case adapter.
- Rotate the transfer case so that the transfer case is perpendicular to the torsion bar mounting bracket.
- Lower the transfer case.
- Remove the gasket from the transfer case.
- Remove the transfer case from the transmission jack.
Installation Procedure
- Install the transfer case on a suitable transmission jack.
Note: When installing a new transfer case gasket, ensure that the locator tab is facing up for proper installation. Install the gasket without the use of any type of sealant or lubricant.
- Install a new transfer case gasket.
- Rotate the transfer case so that the transfer case is parallel to the torsion bar mounting bracket.
- Raise the transfer case into position.
- Rotate the transfer case so that the transfer case is aligned with the adapter.
- Install the transfer case on the adapter.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the mounting nuts for the transfer case.
Tighten
Tighten the mounting nuts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
- Install the vent hoses to the transfer case.
- Connect the vehicle speed sensor electrical connector.
- Connect the encoder motor electrical connector.
- Install the fuel lines into the retainer at the top of the transfer case.
- Install the transmission support member. Refer to
Transmission Support Replacement.
- Remove the transmission jack.
- Install the front propeller shaft. Refer to
Front Propeller Shaft Replacement.
- Install the rear propeller shaft. Refer to
Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement.
- Fill the transfer case with the proper transfer case fluid. Refer to
Transfer Case Fluid Replacement.
- Lower the vehicle.