Transfer Case: Description and Operation

Transfer Case Description and Operation





1 - Cover Bolts
2 - Transfer Case Cover
3 - Transfer Case Breather Plug
4 - Breather Oil Baffle
5 - Bearing Cap Retaining Bolts
6 - Bearing Cap
7 - Spacer
8 - Shim
9 - Ring Gear Case Bearing Assembly
10 - Ring Gear Retaining Bolts
11 - Ring Gear Case
12 - Ring Gear
13 - Drive Pinion
14 - Ring Gear Case Bearing Assembly
15 - Shim
16 - Drive Pinion Bearing Assembly
17 - Shim
18 - Collapsible Spacer
19 - Stud Bolts
20 - Alignment Pins
21 - Alignment Pin
22 - Transfer Case
23 - Plug Gaskets
24 - Oil Seal
25 - Inspection Plug
26 - Fill Plug
27 - Drain Plug
28 - Drain Plug Gasket
29 - Drive Pinion Bearing Assembly
30 - Drive Pinion Retaining Nut
31 - Extension Housing Retaining Bolts
32 - Bushing
33 - Oil Seal
34 - Dust Deflector
35 - Damper Assembly
36 - Damper Assembly Retaining Bolts
37 - Extension Housing
38 - Stud Bolts
39 - Alignment Pin
40 - Oil Seal

In AWD equipped vehicles, the transfer case, located at the rear of the transaxle, is responsible for transferring engine torque through the propeller shaft to the viscous coupling mounted on the differential carrier.