Cleaning and Inspection: Case
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Clean the front case half in cleaning solvent and air dry.
- Remove the sealer from the case sealing surfaces (2).
- Inspect the case for being broken or cracked.
- Inspect the front output shaft front bearing bore (4) for the following conditions:
- A spun bearing
- Cracks
- Inspect the input shaft bearing bore (3) for the following conditions:
- A spun bearing
- Cracks
- Replace the front case half if any of the above conditions are found.
- Inspect the sealing surfaces (2) for damage.
- Repair small scratches or nicks with a soft stone.
- Inspect the front case to transmission case mounting surface for damage.
- Inspect the front output shaft front bearing and the input shaft bearing for the following conditions:
- Roughness
- Brinelling
- Pitting
- Replace the bearings if any of the above conditions are found. 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.