Removal

Transfer Case

Special Tool(s):

Material:

4.0L with 5R55:

4.6L with 6R60:

Removal
1. Remove the rear driveshaft.
2. Remove the front driveshaft.
3. Remove the 4 bolts and the skid plate, if equipped.





4. Drain the fluid if the transfer case is to be disassembled. For additional information, refer to Transfer Case Draining and Filling.
5. Disconnect the shift motor electrical connector.





6. Disconnect the vent hose from the transfer case.





7. Position a suitable jack under the transmission.





8. Remove and discard the 7 transfer case-to-transmission bolts.
9. Position a suitable transmission jack to the transfer case. Securely strap the transfer case to the jack.





10. Move the transfer case rearward. Remove the transmission insulator, then move the transfer case forward. Using the jack, tip the rear end of the transfer case downward, remove from the vehicle.
11. Remove the transfer case-to-transmission gasket and clean the mating surfaces of the transfer case and the transmission.