Propeller Shaft and Transfer Case (If Equipped)

1. Shift the transmission into park and the transfer case into neutral.

2. Record all radio presets and disconnect the negative battery cable.

3. Raise and support the vehicle on a hoist.

4. Remove the transfer case skid plate if so equipped.

5. Mark the front and rear propeller shafts and U-joints for alignment reference and remove the shafts.

6. Disconnect the wires at the vehicle speed sensor.

7. Disconnect the vent hose and vacuum harness at the transfer case switch, if equipped.

8. Disconnect shift rod from grommet in transfer case shift lever, or from floor shift arm whichever provides easier access.

9. Support transmission with a jack stand.

10. Remove the rear cross member.

11. Support the transfer case with a suitable jack (secure the transfer case to the jack with safety chains).

12. Remove nuts attaching transfer case to the transmission.

13. Move transfer case rearward until it is free of the transmission output shaft.

14. Lower the jack and move the transfer case from under the vehicle.