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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Exhaust System
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  1. Drain the transfer case fluid. Refer to Transfer Case Fluid Replacement .
  2. Remove the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
  3. Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement - Rear (AWD) or Propeller Shaft Replacement - Rear (RWD) in Propeller Shaft.
  4. Fig 2: Supporting Transmission With Jack & Block Of Wood
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  5. Support the transmission with a suitable jack and a block of wood.
  6. Remove the transmission mount-to-body bolts.
  7. Fig 3: View Of Transmission Mount
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  8. Remove the transmission mount-to-transmission bolts.
  9. Remove the transmission mount.
  10. Fig 4: View Of Propeller Shaft CV Joint-To-Transfer Case Flange Bolts
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  11. Install a flat-bladed tool into the notch on the transfer case flange.
  12. Using the flat-bladed tool, carefully move the propeller shaft toward the front of the vehicle and remove the propeller shaft from the transfer case flange.
  13. Fig 5: Tying Front Propeller Shaft
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  14. Using mechanics wire, tie the front propeller shaft up and out of the way.
  15. Fig 6: View Of Transfer Case
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  16. Using a suitable adjustable jack, support the transfer case.
  17. Remove the transfer case bolts.
  18. Remove the transfer case.