Removal Procedure
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Drain the transfer case. Refer to Transfer Case Fluid Replacement .
- Drain the transmission fluid. Refer to Automatic Transmission Fluid/Filter Replacement .
- Remove the transmission support member. Refer to Transmission Support Replacement .
- Remove the rear propeller shaft from the transfer case. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement - Rear .
- Remove the front propeller shaft from the transfer case. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement - Front .
- Remove the vent hoses from the transfer case and transmission.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the speed sensor.
- Disconnect the encoder motor from the electrical connector.
- Remove the fuel lines from the retainer at the top of the transfer case.
- Install a suitable transmission jack to the transfer case.
- Remove the bolts from the transfer case to the adapter.
- Remove the transfer case from the transfer case adapter.
- Rotate the transfer case so that the transfer case is perpendicular to the torsion bar mounting bracket.
- Lower the transfer case.
- Remove the gasket from the transfer case.
- Remove the transfer case from the transmission jack.
IMPORTANT:
Pull straight back on the transfer case in order to position the transfer case so that the transfer case can be turned parallel to the transmission.