NP-208 & NP-241: Removal
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- Place transfer case in "4H". Raise vehicle. Drain lubricant from transfer case. Remove cotter pin from shift lever swivel. Mark transfer case front and rear output shaft yokes and drive shafts for assembly alignment reference and remove shafts.
- Disconnect speedometer cable, indicator switch wires and speed sensor wire (if equipped). Disconnect parking brake cable guide from pivot located on right frame rail. On A/T equipped models, remove engine strut rod from transfer case (if equipped).
- Remove skid plate. Place support under transfer case and remove transfer case-to-transmission adapter bolts. Move transfer case assembly rearward until free of transmission output shaft and remove assembly. Remove all gasket material from rear of transmission adapter housing.