Preliminary Procedures

1. Drain the transfer case. Refer to Transfer Case Fluid Replacement .
2. Remove the front propeller shaft. Refer to Front Propeller Shaft Replacement .
3. Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement .
4. Remove the transfer case encoder motor. Refer to Transfer Case Motor/Encoder Replacement .

1

Crossmember Bolt (Qty: 4)

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Tip
Support the transmission assembly.

Tighten
50 N·m (37 lb ft)

2

Crossmember to Frame Bolt (Qty: 2)

Tighten
100 N·m (74 lb ft)

3

Transfer Case Crossmember

Tip
Support the transfer case with a transmission jack.

4

Transfer Case Electrical Connector

Tip
Disconnect transfer case electrical connector.

5

Transfer Case to Transmission Nut (Qty: 5)

Tighten
50 N·m (37 lb ft)

6

Transfer Assembly Case

Tip
It may be necessary to tip the front of the transfer case downward to remove the transfer case from the vehicle.