Transfer Case: Notes

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Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool(s)

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MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Item	Specification
MERCON® V Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-5-QM	MERCON® V

Remove the rear driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVELINE SYSTEM .
Remove the front driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVELINE SYSTEM .
Remove the four bolts and the skid plate, if equipped.

Fig 2: Removing Four Bolts And Skid Plate
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Drain the fluid if the transfer case is to be disassembled. For additional information, refer to TRANSFER CASE DRAINING AND FILLING .

Fig 3: Identifying Filler Plug
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Remove the RH and LH heat shield-to-crossmember bolts.

Fig 4: Removing RH And LH Heat Shield-To-Crossmember Bolts
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Remove the plastic shield on the right side of the crossmember.

Fig 5: Removing Plastic Shield On Right Side Of Crossmember
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Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

Fig 6: Removing Transfer Case
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.