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)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution 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.