Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Drain the transfer case fluid. Refer to Transfer Case Fluid Replacement .
- Remove the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
- Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement - Rear (AWD) or Propeller Shaft Replacement - Rear (RWD) in Propeller Shaft.
- Support the transmission with a suitable jack and a block of wood.
- Remove the transmission mount-to-body bolts.
- Remove the transmission mount-to-transmission bolts.
- Remove the transmission mount.
- Install a flat-bladed tool into the notch on the transfer case flange.
- 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.
- Using mechanics wire, tie the front propeller shaft up and out of the way.
- Using a suitable adjustable jack, support the transfer case.
- Remove the transfer case bolts.
- Remove the transfer case.