Removal and Installation
TRANSFER CASE - NV233REMOVAL
1. Shift transfer case into 2WD.
2. Raise vehicle.
3. Drain transfer case lubricant.
4. Support transmission with jack stand.
5. Remove rear crossmember and skid plate, if equipped.
6. Disconnect front and rear propeller shafts at transfer case.
7. Disconnect transfer case shift motor and mode sensor wire connector (4).
8. Disconnect transfer case vent hose (2) from the transfer case (3).
9. Support transfer case with transmission jack.
10. Secure transfer case to jack with chains.
11. Remove nuts (3) attaching transfer case (2) to transmission (1).
12. Pull transfer case and jack rearward to disengage transfer case.
13. Remove transfer case from under vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Mount transfer case on a transmission jack.
2. Secure transfer case to jack with chains.
3. Position transfer case under vehicle.
4. Align transfer case and transmission shafts and install transfer case (2) onto the transmission (1).
5. Install and tighten transfer case attaching nuts (3) to 27 - 34 Nm (20 - 25 ft. lbs.) torque.
6. Connect the vent hose (2) to the transfer case (3).
7. Connect the shift motor and mode sensor wiring connectors (4). Secure wire harness to clips on transfer case.
8. Align and connect the propeller shafts.
9. Fill transfer case with correct fluid.
10. Install rear crossmember and skid plate, if equipped. Tighten crossmember bolts to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.) torque.
11. Remove transmission jack and support stand.
12. Lower vehicle and verify transfer case shift operation.