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Powertrain

Removal - Transfer Case

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General Information — 41Chassis — 173Powertrain — 250Electrical — 303Body and Paint — 331
10steps
~60min
3/5difficulty
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  1. Position the vehicle in NEUTRAL on the lift.
    Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
  2. If equipped, remove the transfer case heat shield.

  3. Set aside and support the rear driveshaft.
    1. Mark the driveshaft flex coupling on the transfer case flange.
    1. Remove and discard the driveshaft flex coupling-to-transfer case flange bolts.
  4. Remove the transmission crossmember.
    Refer to: Transmission Mount Insulator (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission - 10R60, Removal and Installation).
    Refer to: Transmission Mount Insulator (307-01B Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission - 10R80, Removal and Installation).
    Refer to: Transmission Mount Insulator (307-01C Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission - 10R80 MHT, Removal and Installation).

  5. NOTICE: Make sure the vent hose/valve is not blocked.

    Disconnect the transfer case vent hose and set it aside.
  6. Disconnect the transfer case wiring harness connector.
  7. Remove and discard the transfer case mounting bolts.
  8. Remove and discard the transfer case mounting bolts.
  9. Disconnect the transfer case from the transmission output shaft and the driveshaft. Remove the transfer case from the vehicle.
  10. Remove and install a new front driveshaft slip yoke boot.
    Refer to: Front Driveshaft Slip Yoke Boot (205-01 Driveshaft, Removal and Installation).

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