Cleaning and Inspection: Cover
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Clean the cover 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 (2) for damage.
- Repair any damaged threads.
- Inspect the front output shaft rear bearing bore (3) for the following conditions:
- Spun bearing
- Cracks
- Inspect the rear output shaft rear bearing bore (4) for the following conditions:
- Spun bearing
- Cracks
- Replace the case if the bearing has spun. 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.