Removal and Installation
REMOVAL1. Shift transfer case into Neutral.
2. Raise vehicle.
3. Support transmission with jack stand.
4. Remove skid plate.
5. Drain transfer case lubricant.
6. Mark front and rear propeller shaft yokes for alignment reference.
7. Disconnect front/rear propeller shafts at transfer case.
8. Disconnect vehicle speed sensor wires.
9. Disconnect transfer case linkage rod from range lever.
Fig. 3:
10. Disconnect transfer case vent hose (Fig. 3) and indicator switch harness.
11. Support transfer case with transmission jack.
12. Secure transfer case to jack with chains.
13. Remove nuts attaching transfer case to transmission.
14. Pull transfer case and jack rearward to disengage transfer case.
15. Remove transfer case from under vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Mount transfer case on a transmission jack.
2. Secure transfer case to jack with chains.
3. Position transfer case under vehicle.
4. Align transfer case and transmission shafts and install transfer case on transmission.
5. Install and tighten transfer case attaching nuts to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.) torque (Fig. 3).
6. Connect vehicle speed sensor wires, and vent hose.
7. Connect indicator switch harness to transfer case switch. Secure wire harness to clips on transfer case.
8. Align and connect propeller shafts.
9. Fill transfer case with correct fluid. Check transmission fluid level. Correct as necessary.
10. Connect shift rod to transfer case range lever.
11. Adjust transfer case shift linkage.
12. Install skid plate.
13. Remove transmission jack and support stand.
14. Lower vehicle and verify transfer case shift operation.