Installation Procedure
- Record the clutch calibration identification number. Transfer Case Identification
- Raise the transfer case into position.
Transfer Case Assembly (2) - Install
- Transfer Case Stud (1) - Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications
- CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
Transfer Case Nut (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
- Raise the transmission.
Install the electronic transmission range selector manual park release cable (2) to the electronic transmission range selector manual park release cable bracket on the transmission.
- Clip the electronic transmission range selector manual park release cable (1) retainer to the electronic transmission range selector manual park release cable bracket.
Electronic Transmission Range Selector Manual Park Release Cable (2) @ Transmission - Install
- Electronic Transmission Range Selector Manual Park Release Cable Clamp Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Connect the electrical connectors. (1)
- Wiring Harness Retainer (2) - Install [2x]
If the transfer case front output shaft boot (1) was removed, perform the following:
- Loosely install a NEW transfer case front output shaft boot clamp (2) to the groove of the transfer case front output shaft boot (1).
- Install the transfer case front output shaft boot (1) to the front axle propeller shaft groove ensuring that it is completely engaged.
- Using the DT-35910 Drive Axle Seal Clamp Pliers (3), crimp the transfer case front output shaft boot clamp (2) until the final crimped diameter (a) of 37.5 mm (1.48 in) is achieved.
Loosely install a NEW transfer case front output shaft boot clamp (3) into the groove of the transfer case front output shaft boot (2).
- Front Axle Propeller Shaft (1) - Install
Prepare the 6 front axle propeller shaft bolts (1) for installation as follows:
- Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the components using a lint free cloth.
- Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
- Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the components. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.
- Align the marks made between the front axle propeller shaft (2) and the front differential carrier flange.
- Front Axle Propeller Shaft Washer (3) - Install [3x]
- Install and tighten the 6 front axle propeller shaft bolts (1) in a crisscross pattern. Fastener Specifications
Ensure that the front transfer case front output shaft boot (2) is completely engaged into the transfer case front output shaft.
- Ensure that the front transfer case front output shaft boot clamp (1) is completely engaged into the front transfer case front output shaft boot (2).
Using the DT-35910 Drive Axle Seal Clamp Pliers (1), crimp the transfer case front output shaft boot clamp (2) until the final crimped diameter (a) of 37.5 mm (1.48 in) is achieved.
Transmission Mount (2) - Install
- Transmission Mount Bolt (1) - Loosely install
Transmission Mount Bracket Bolt (1) - Loosely install [4x]
Transmission Mount Bolt (1) - Tighten - Fastener Specifications
Transmission Mount Bracket Bolt (1) - Tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications
- Remove the jack from beneath the transmission.
Front Axle Propeller Shaft Heat Shield (3) - Install
- Front Axle Propeller Shaft Heat Shield Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
- Front Axle Propeller Shaft Heat Shield Stud (2) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Catalytic Converter Gasket (3) - Install NEW
- Exhaust Pipe Clamp (2) - Install NEW
- Warm Up Three-Way Catalytic Converter (1) - Install
Catalytic Converter Brace (3) - Install
- Catalytic Converter Brace Bolt (2) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
- Catalytic Converter Brace Bracket Nut (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
- NOTE:
Inspect on all sides of the warm up three-way catalytic converter to verify it is fully seated prior to tightening the exhaust pipe clamp.
Exhaust Pipe Clamp (1) - Tighten - Fastener Specifications
- NOTE:
A special anti-seize compound is used on the heated oxygen sensor threads. The compound consists of liquid graphite and glass beads. The graphite will burn away, but the glass beads will remain, making the sensor easier to remove. New or service sensors will have the compound already applied to the threads. IF a sensor is removed and is to be reinstalled, the threads MUST have an anti-seize compound applied before installation. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
CAUTION:Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Caution .
Using the EN-6179 Heated Oxygen Sensor Remover/Installer, install the heated oxygen sensor (1). Fastener Specifications
- Connect the heated oxygen sensor electrical connector.
Turbocharger Heat Shield (1) - Install
Turbocharger Heat Shield Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
Turbocharger Heat Shield Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
- NOTE:
A special anti-seize compound is used on the heated oxygen sensor threads. The compound consists of liquid graphite and glass beads. The graphite will burn away, but the glass beads will remain, making the sensor easier to remove. New or service sensors will have the compound already applied to the threads. IF a sensor is removed and is to be reinstalled, the threads MUST have an anti-seize compound applied before installation. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
Using the EN-6179 Heated Oxygen Sensor Remover/Installer, install the heated oxygen sensor (1). Fastener Specifications
- Connect the electrical connector.
Install the air cleaner (1) and air cleaner outlet duct (2) as an assembly.
Engine Wiring Harness (3) - Move into position
- Wiring Harness Retainer (2) @ Air Cleaner Assembly - Install [4x]
- Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp (1) - Tighten - Fastener Specifications
Electrical Connector (4) - Connect [2x]
- Positive Crankcase Ventilation Tube (3) - Connect - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
- Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Tube (2) - Connect - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
- Air Cleaner Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Apply a thin layer of grease to the transmission output shaft splines (1). Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Loosely install a NEW propeller shaft hub clamp (3) to the propeller shaft joint boot.
- Support and secure the propeller shaft (2) to a suitable hydraulic jack stand.
- Propeller Shaft (2) - Install
Prepare the 2 propeller shaft bearing support bolts (1) for installation as follows:
- Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the components using a lint free cloth.
- Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
- Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the components. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.
- Propeller Shaft Bearing Support Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
- Remove the hydraulic jack stand supporting the propeller shaft.
Prepare the 3 rear propeller shaft bolts (1) and nuts (3) for installation as follows:
- Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the components using a lint free cloth.
- Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
- Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the components. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.
- Align the relationship marks (2) made on the propeller shaft and the rear differential flange.
- Rear Propeller Shaft Bolt (1) - Install [3x]
- Rear Propeller Shaft Nut (3) - Loosely install [3x]
- Rear Propeller Shaft Bolt (1) - Tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
- Ensure that the drive shaft boot is completely seated in the output shaft groove prior to crimping the propeller shaft hub clamp (2).
- Using the DT-35910 Drive Axle Seal Clamp Pliers (1), crimp the propeller shaft hub clamp (2) until the final crimped outer diameter (a) is 39 - 41 mm (1.54 - 1.61 in).
Catalytic Converter Gasket (2) - Install NEW
- Exhaust Muffler (1) - Install
{ If equipped } Front Crossmember Brace (2) - Install
- { If equipped } Front Crossmember Brace Nut (1) - Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications
Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Rear Muffler Insulator-Right Side (3) - Install
- Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Intermediate Pipe Insulator-Right Side (2) - Install
Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Rear Muffler Insulator-Left Side (3) - Install
- Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Intermediate Pipe Insulator-Left Side (2) - Install
Electrical Connector (1) @ Exhaust Control Valve Actuator - Connect [2x]
Catalytic Converter Nut (1) - Install [2x] - Fastener Specifications
Floor Panel Reinforcement (2) - Install
- Floor Panel Number 4 Cross Bar Reinforcement Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [6x] - Fastener Specifications
Underbody Rear Air Deflector- Right Side (5) - Install
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Plastic Nut (3) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Bolt (2) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Nut (4) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
- Rear Wheelhouse Liner Screw (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Rear Tire Front Air Deflector- Right Side (1) - Install
- Rear Tire Front Air Deflector Bolt (2) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
Underbody Rear Air Deflector- Left Side (5) - Install
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Plastic Nut (2) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Bolt (3) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Nut (4) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
- Rear Wheelhouse Liner Screw (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Rear Tire Front Air Deflector- Left Side (2) - Install
- Rear Tire Front Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
- Refill the transfer case. Transfer Case Fluid Replacement
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
- Program the module transfer case control module. Control Module References
- Enter 3 digit clutch calibration identification number when prompted.
- Inspect the exhaust system for leaks.
For proper bolt alignment, loosely install all mount bolts prior to tightening to specifications.
Ensure that the catalytic converter gasket is fully seated on the warm up three-way catalytic converter inlet flange.