Transfer Case - Navigator
Transfer Case - Navigator1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Drain the fluid if the transfer case is to be disassembled.
^ Install the drain plug when finished draining.
3. NOTE: Index-mark the driveshaft to maintain initial driveshaft balance during installation.
Remove the front driveshaft.
4. NOTE: Index-mark the driveshaft to maintain initial driveshaft balance during installation.
Remove the rear driveshaft.
5. Disconnect the electrical connector.
6. Disconnect the vent hose.
7. CAUTION: Never support the transmission from the bottom of the transmission pan.
Using a suitable jack stand, support the transmission.
8. CAUTION: Secure the transfer case to the jack with a safety strap.
Using a suitable transmission jack, support the transfer case.
9. Remove the 2 exhaust heat shield-to-crossmember bolts.
10. Remove the bolt and the exhaust hanger bracket.
^ To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
11. NOTE: Position a suitable drain pan below the transmission extension housing.
Remove the 6 transfer case-to-transmission extension housing bolts.
^ To install, tighten to 41 Nm (30 lb-ft).
12. NOTE: Watch for obstructions.
Separate the transfer case from the transmission extension housing, move the transfer case rearward off the output shaft, then lower the transfer case from the vehicle.
13. CAUTION: Carefully clean the gasket surfaces. Nicks and gouges cause fluid leaks.
Remove the transfer case-to-transmission gasket and clean the mating surfaces.
