Removal
Transfer CaseTransfer Case - Manual Shift:
Transfer Case - Electric Shift:
Removal
All vehicles
1. NOTE: Shift the transfer case to 2H.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
2. If equipped, remove the 4 bolts and the skid plate.
Vehicles equipped with a flange
3. NOTE: Index-mark the front driveshaft to the transfer case flange.
Remove and discard the 4 front driveshaft bolts and position the front driveshaft aside.
4. NOTE: Index-mark the rear driveshaft to the transfer case flange.
Remove and discard the 4 rear driveshaft bolts and position the rear driveshaft aside.
Vehicles equipped with a slip yoke
5. Remove the driveshaft.
Vehicles with manual shift
6. Disconnect the manual shift linkage from the transmission.
7. Disconnect the 3-position mode switch electrical connector.
Vehicles with electric shift
8. Disconnect the gear motor encoder electrical connector and the gear motor electrical connector.
All vehicles
9. Disconnect the vent hose.
10. If disassembly is necessary, drain the fluid. Install the drain plug when finished.
^ Tighten to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
11. Position a suitable high-lift jack to the transfer case and secure it with safety straps.
12. Remove the 6 transfer case-to-transmission bolts.
13. Separate the transfer case from the extension housing. Pull the transfer case rearward, then lower the transfer case from the vehicle.