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Transfer Case Removal

CAUTION: ATF circulates between transaxle and transfer case. In situations where transaxle related failures circulate debris into transfer case, transfer case must be disassembled, cleaned, and inspected for damage.
  1. Remove output shaft snap ring. See Fig 1. Rotate transaxle 90 degrees. Remove transfer case lower brace bolt. See Fig 2. Rotate transaxle 90 degrees.
  2. Remove transfer case side brace. See Fig 3. Remove transfer case-to-transaxle bolts. See Fig 4.
    3. CAUTION: During transfer case/output shaft removal, DO NOT use excessive force or damage to bushings may occur.
  3. Remove transfer case assembly from transaxle. See Fig 5. Remove transfer case lower brace. See Fig 6. Remove case extension seal from transfer case. See Fig 7.
  4. Position transaxle with case side cover facing down. Remove oil dam from transaxle. See Fig 8. Install transfer case assembly onto Holding Fixture (J 44755). See Fig 9.
  5. Using Slide Hammer (J-6125-1B) and Adapter (J-44467), remove output shaft. See Fig 10. Remove final drive sun gear. See Fig 11.
  6. Remove sun gear thrust washer from transaxle. See Fig 12. Remove parking gear and thrust bearing. See Fig 13. Remove final drive sun gear shaft. See Fig 14.
Fig 1: Locating Output Shaft Snap Ring
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Fig 2: Locating Transfer Case Lower Brace Bolt
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Fig 3: Locating Transfer Case Side Brace
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Fig 4: Locating Transfer Case-To-Transaxle Bolts
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Fig 5: Removing & Installing Transfer Case Assembly
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Fig 6: Locating Transfer Case Lower Brace
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Fig 7: Removing & Installing Case Extension Seal (AWD)
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Fig 8: Removing & Installing Oil Dam (AWD)
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Fig 9: Installing Transfer Case Holding Fixture & Base
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Fig 10: Removing Output Shaft (AWD)
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Fig 11: Removing & Installing Final Drive Sun Gear (AWD)
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Fig 12: Removing & Installing Sun Gear Thrust Washer (AWD)
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Fig 13: Removing & Installing Parking Gear & Bearing (AWD)
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Fig 14: Removing & Installing Final Drive Sun Gear Shaft (AWD)
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