Transfer Case Assembly Replacement
Transfer Case Assembly ReplacementRemoval Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Drain the transfer case fluid.
3. Remove the propeller shaft.
4. Remove the right wheel drive shaft.
5. Remove both catalytic converters.
6. Remove the transfer case mounting bracket bolts (1).
7. Remove the transfer case mounting bracket (2).
8. Remove the transfer case mounting bracket bolts (1, 2).
9. Remove the transfer case mounting bracket (3).
10. Remove the transfer case heat shield.
11. Support the transaxle with a jackstand.
12. Remove the rear transmission mount and bracket.
13. Remove the bolts (1) securing the transfer case to the transaxle.
14. Remove the transfer case (2) from the transaxle.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the transfer case (2) from the transaxle.
2. Install the bolts (1) securing the transfer case to the transaxle.
CAUTION:
Refer to [Fastener Notice].
Tightening torque
Tighten the bolts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the rear transmission mount and bracket.
4. Remove the jackstand supporting the transaxle.
5. Install the transfer case heat shield.
6. Install the transfer case mounting bracket (3).
7. Install the transfer case mounting bracket bolts (1).
Tightening torque Tighten the bolts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
8. Install the transfer case mounting bracket bolt (2).
Tightening torque Tighten the bolts to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
9. Install the transfer case mounting bracket (2).
10. Install the transfer case mounting bracket bolts (1).
Tightening torque
Tighten the bolts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
11. Install both catalytic converters.
12. Install the right wheel drive shaft.
13. Fill the transfer case with fluid.
14. Lower the vehicle.