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MP143 Transfer Case - Installation






INSTALLATION




TYPICAL TRANSFER CASE





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 (1) and transmission (3) shafts and install transfer case onto the transmission.
5. Install and tighten transfer case attaching nuts (2) to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.) torque.
6. Connect the transfer case shift motor electrical connector.
7. Connect the transfer case vent hose (4).
8. Connect front propeller shaft and install rear propeller shaft. Drive Shaft - Installation




MP143 COMPONENT LOCATIONS





9. Fill transfer case to bottom edge of fill plug (1) opening with MOPAR(R) ATF+4 ATF.
10. Install the transfer case fill plug (1). Tighten the plug to 12-15 Nm (9-11 ft.lbs.).
11. Install rear crossmember and skid plate, if equipped. Tighten crossmember bolts to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.) torque.
12. Remove transmission jack and support stand.
13. Lower vehicle and verify transfer case shift operation.