Removal

Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

WARNING: The electrical power supply to the air suspension system must be shut off prior to hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension vehicle. This can be accomplished by turning off the air suspension switch located in the rear jack storage area. Failure to do so can result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs, which can result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations.

With the transmission in neutral, raise and support the vehicle.





3. Remove the skid plate.





4. Note: Drain the transfer case if disassembly is necessary.

Drain the transfer case.
- Install the drain plug when finished draining.





5. Index-mark the rear driveshaft yoke and pinion flange.





6. Index-mark the rear driveshaft yoke and rear Output flange.





7. Remove the rear driveshaft.





8. Index-mark the front output shaft and flange and the front driveshaft.





9. Remove and discard the bolts and straps.





10. Separate the front driveshaft from the front output shaft and flange, and position the driveshaft aside.





11. Disconnect the vent tube.





12. Disconnect the shift motor electrical connector.

13. CAUTION: Secure the transfer case to the jack with a safety strap.

Support the transfer case with a suitable hi-lift jack.





14. CAUTION: Position a suitable drain pan below the extension housing.

Remove the five bolts.

15. Separate the transfer case from the extension housing.

16. CAUTION: Watch for obstructions.

Lower the jack and the transfer case.

17. Remove and discard the transfer case-to-extension housing gasket. Clean the gasket surfaces.