"S/"T Series: Installation
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- Clean all old gasket material from transmission and transfer case mating surfaces. Position NEW gasket on transfer case with orientation tab at upper left bolt hole.
- Install transfer case, aligning splines of input shaft with transmission. Slide transfer case forward until seated against transmission. Install transfer case attaching bolts and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS ("S/T" SERIES) . Install rear crossmember.
- Attach shift lever and connect speed sensor electrical connector and vacuum harness at transfer case. Using reference marks made during removal, reinstall front and rear drive shafts. Refill transfer case. Install skid plate and lower vehicle. Connect negative battery cable. Road test vehicle.