Transfer Case Control Lever Replacement
Transfer Case Control Lever ReplacementRemoval Procedure
1. Remove the transfer case shield, if equipped.
2. Remove the front propeller shaft.
3. Remove the control rod.
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Remove the control lever knob by performing the following:
1. Using an adjustable wrench, adjust the wrench to fit the control lever rod just below the knob.
2. With the adjustable wrench touching the control lever knob, gently tap on the adjustable wrench in an upward motion until the knob is separated from the control lever rod.
6. Remove the transfer case bezel screws.
7. Remove the transfer case bezel.
8. Important:
When performing the following service procedure, the transfer case control lever bracket does not have to be removed from the vehicle.
Remove the control lever bolts.
9. Remove the control lever assembly.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the control lever assembly.
2. Notice:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Install the control lever bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).
3. Install the control lever bezel.
4. Install the control lever bezel screws.
^ Tighten the screws to 2 Nm (18 inch lbs.).
5. Install the control lever knob.
6. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
7. Install the shift control rod.
8. Install the front propeller shaft.
9. Install the transfer case shield, if equipped.