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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2007 🢒 VUE - FWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Transfer Case Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 1227168 Size: SH
  3. Remove the drain plug to drain the transfer case oil.
  4. Remove the exhaust crossunder pipe. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement .

    5. Object Number: 1234244 Size: SH
  5. Remove the vent tube clamp .
  6. Remove the vent tube from the transfer case.

    7. Object Number: 1228497 Size: SH
  7. Remove the transfer case.

    8. Notice: During removal of the transfer case/output shaft, do not use excessive force or damage to the bushings may occur.

  8. Remove the transfer case from the transaxle .

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the transfer case to the transaxle.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1228497 Size: SH
  2. Install the transfer case bolts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 51 N·m (38 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1234244 Size: SH
  3. Install the vent hose and the clamp to the transfer case.
  4. Install the exhaust crossunder pipe. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement .
  5. Install the propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement .

    6. Object Number: 1227157 Size: SH
  6. Remove the transfer case check plug and fill the transfer case with the specified synthetic gear oil. Refer to Transfer Case Fluid Drain and Fill .
  7. Install the check plug and gasket to the case.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the check plug to 44 N·m (33 lb ft).

  8. Lower the vehicle.