Removal ("S" Series)
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 26 other vehicles, including the 1983 GMC Vandura Special, 1983 GMC Vandura, 1983 GMC Value Van, 1983 GMC Suburban, and 1983 GMC S15 Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With transfer case shift lever in "4 Hi" position, disconnect negative battery cable. Raise vehicle and remove skid plate. Drain transfer case. Mark front and rear output shaft yokes and drive shafts for reassembly reference and remove shafts.
- Disconnect speedometer cable and vacuum harness from transfer case. Remove shift lever from case. Remove catalytic converter hanger bolts at converter. Raise transmission and transfer case assembly with jack and remove transmission mount bolts. Remove mount.
- Lower complete assembly. Support transfer case alone and remove transmission-to-transfer case bolts. Remove shift lever bracket from transfer case adapter in order to reach upper left attaching bolt.
- Separate transfer case from transmission adapter and remove from vehicle.