Transfer Case Assembly Replacement

Transfer Case Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the transfer case shield, if equipped. Refer to Transfer Case Shield Replacement.
2. Remove the front propeller shaft. Refer to Front Propeller Shaft Replacement.
3. Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to One-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement.
4. Remove the vent hose (2) from the transfer case fitting (1).
5. Reposition the vent hose out of the way.





6. Remove the harness in-line to engine harness connector (1) clip from the fuel feed and return pipe bracket.
7. Disconnect the encoder motor electrical connector (7).
8. Disconnect the speed sensor electrical connectors (3, 4, and 5).
9. Remove the harness clips (6, 8) from the transfer case.
10. Reposition the harness out of the way.

Important:
Ensure that the transfer case is correctly secured to the transmission jack.

11. Support the transfer case with a suitable transmission jack.





12. Important:
When removing the transfer case from the transmission, do not remove the transmission mount or the transfer case adapter.

Remove the transfer case adapter nuts.
13. Remove the fuel feed and return pipe bracket.
14. Separate the transfer case from the transmission by moving the transfer case straight back toward the rear of the vehicle.
15. Rotate the transfer case so that it is perpendicular to the transmission.
16. Lower the transfer case.

Installation Procedure





1. Rotate the transfer case so that the transfer case is perpendicular to the transmission.
2. Raise the transfer case into position.
3. Rotate the transfer case so that the transfer case aligns with the transfer case adapter.
4. Install the transfer case.
5. Install the fuel feed and return pipe bracket.

Notice:
Refer to Fastener Notice.

6. Install the transfer case adapter nuts.

Tighten the nuts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).

7. Remove the transmission jack from under the transfer case.





8. Position the harness to the transfer case.
9. Install the harness clips (6, 8) to the transfer case.
10. Connect the speed sensor electrical connectors (3, 4, and 5).
11. Connect the encoder motor electrical connector (7).
12. Install the harness in-line to engine harness connector (1) clip to the fuel feed and return pipe bracket.





13. Position the vent hose to the transfer case.
14. Install the vent hose (2) to the transfer case fitting (1).
15. Install the rear propeller shaft. Refer to One-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement.
16. Install the front propeller shaft. Refer to Front Propeller Shaft Replacement.
17. Install the transfer case shield, if equipped. Refer to Transfer Case Shield Replacement.