Removal

REMOVAL
1. Shift transfer case into AWD.
2. Raise vehicle.
3. Drain transfer case lubricant.
4. Mark front and rear propeller shafts for alignment reference.
5. Disconnect front and rear propeller shafts at transfer case.
6. Support transmission with jack stand.
7. Remove rear crossmember and skid plate, if equipped.
8. Disconnect transfer case shift motor and mode sensor wire connectors.
9. Disconnect transfer case vent hose.
10. Support transfer case with transmission jack.
11. Secure transfer case to jack with chains.





12. Remove nuts attaching transfer case to transmission (Fig. 2).
13. Pull transfer case and jack rearward to disengage transfer case from the transmission adapter housing and output shaft.
14. Remove transfer case from under vehicle.