Transfer Case Assembly Replacement

Transfer Case Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the transfer case shield.
3. Remove the brace from the transfer case left side shown, if equipped.
4. Drain the transfer case of fluid.
5. Remove the rear propeller shaft.
6. Remove the front propeller shaft.





7. Remove the motor/encoder electrical connector.
8. Remove the motor/encoder electrical wiring harness.





9. Remove the vacuum line for the transfer case vacuum switch.
10. Support the transmission with a suitable jack stand.





11. Remove the transmission mount retaining bolts.





12. Remove the transmission support assembly.





13. Remove the transmission mount (automatic transmission only).





14. Remove the transfer case adapter retaining nuts.
15. Important: This service procedure should be performed with the aid of another technician.
Remove the transfer case from the transfer case adapter straight back toward the rear of the vehicle.
16. Lower the front of the transfer case.
17. Raise the rear of the transfer case so that it above the torsion bar bracket.
18. In a downward motion, remove the transfer case from the vehicle.





19. Important: If during the removal of the transfer case the gasket becomes damaged, do not reuse the gasket. Replace the damaged gasket with a new one. DO NOT use any type of sealant in place of the gasket.

Remove the transfer case gasket.

Installation Procedure





1. Install a new to the transfer case gasket (with the tab facing upward).

2. Important: The his service procedure service procedure should be performed with the aid of another technician.

Install the transfer case assembly.





3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the transfer case retaining nuts.
^ Tighten the transfer case retaining nuts to 55 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).





4. Install the transmission mount.
^ Tighten the transmission mount bolts to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).





5. Install the transmission support assembly.





6. Install the transmission mount retaining nuts.
^ Tighten the transmission mount retaining nuts to 46 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
7. Remove the transmission jack from the transmission.





8. Install the motor/encoder electrical connector.
9. Install the motor/encoder electrical wiring harness.





10. Install the vacuum line to the transfer case vacuum switch.





11. Install the transfer case brace left side shown, if equipped.
12. Install the transfer case brace bolt at the transfer case.
^ Tighten the transfer case brace bolt to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).
13. Install the transfer case brace bolt at the engine.
^ Tighten the transfer case brace to engine bolt to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
14. Install the rear propeller shaft.
15. Install the front propeller shaft.
16. Fill the transfer case with the approved fluid.
17. Install the transfer case shield.
18. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.