Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

Raise and support the vehicle.

Drain the lubricant from the transfer case.

Disconnect the speedometer cable and vent hose. Disconnect the transfer case shift lever link at the operating lever.

Place a support stand under the transmission and remove the rear crossmember.

Mark the transfer case front and rear ouput shafts at the transfer case yokes and propeller shafts for installation alignment reference.

Disconnect the front and rear propeller shafts at the transfer case yokes. Secure the shafts.

Disconnect the shift motor vacuum hoses. Disconnect the transfer case shift linkage.

Remove the transfer case-to-transmission bolts.

Move the transfer case assembly rearward until clear of the transmission output shaft and remove the assembly.

Remove all gasket material from the rear of the transmission adapter housing.

INSTALLATION

Align and attach the transfer case assembly to the transmission. Ensure the transfer case input gear splines are aligned with the transmission output shaft. Align the splines by rotating the transfer case rear output shaft yoke, if necessary.

NOTE: Do not install any transfer case attaching bolts until the transfer case is completely seated with the transmission.

Align and install the transfer case attaching bolts. Tighten the bolts with a torque of 54 Nm (40 ft-lbs).

Align the reference marks and connect the propeller shafts.

Connect the speedometer cable and vent hose. Connect the transfer case shift lever link to the operating lever.

Install the rear crossmember and remove the transmission support stand.

Fill the transfer case with the specified lubricant.

Connect the shift motor vacuum hoses.

Connect the transfer case shift linkage.

Lower the vehicle.