Rear Case Half
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 GMC Yukon XL and 2005 GMC Yukon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Clean the rear case half in cleaning solvent and air dry.
- Remove the sealer from the case sealing surfaces.
- Inspect the case for being broken or cracked.
- Replace the case if it is broken or cracked.
- Inspect the sealing surfaces (1) for damage.
- Repair small scratches or nicks with a soft stone.
- Inspect the case threaded bolt holes for damage.
- Repair any damaged threads.
- Inspect the front output shaft rear bearing bore (2) for the following conditions:
- Spun bearing
- Cracks
- Inspect the rear output shaft rear bearing bore (5) for the following conditions:
- Spun bearing
- Cracks
- Replace the case if the bearing has spun. Refer to Transfer Case Disassemble and Transfer Case Assemble .
- Inspect the retaining ring (6) for the rear output shaft rear bearing for being bent or twisted.
- Replace a faulty retaining ring.
- Inspect the rear output shaft bushing (4) for scoring or wear.
- Replace the case if the rear output shaft bushing is faulty. Refer to Transfer Case Disassemble and Transfer Case Assemble .
- Inspect the shift detent lever shaft bore (3) for the following conditions:
- Out of round
- Excessive wear
- Replace the case if the shift detent lever shaft bore is faulty. Refer to Transfer Case Disassemble and Transfer Case Assemble .
NOTE:
Do not nick, scratch or damage the sealing surface. The sealing surface is a machined surface. Damage to the machined surface can cause leakage