Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra, 2004 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2004 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the transfer case shield, if equipped. Refer to Transfer Case Shield Replacement .
- Remove the front propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement - Front in Propeller Shaft.
- Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement - One Piece or Propeller Shaft Replacement - Two Piece in Propeller Shaft.
- Remove the in-line to engine harness electrical connector (1) from the bracket.
- Disconnect the gear indicator switch electrical connector (2).
- Disconnect the speed sensor electrical connector (4).
- Remove the harness clips (3) from the transfer case.
- Reposition the harness.
- Remove the vent hose.
- Remove the control rod. Refer to Transfer Case Control Rod Replacement .
- Support the transmission with a suitable transmission jack stand.
- Remove the transmission mount nuts.
- Raise the transmission slightly in order to remove the transmission support
- Remove the transmission support bolts.
- Remove the transmission support.
- Support the transfer case with a suitable jack stand.
- Remove the transmission mount bolts.
- Remove the transmission mount.
- Remove the transfer case adapter nuts.
- Remove the shift control switch harness bracket.IMPORTANT: The following service procedure must be performed with the assistance from another technician.
- Separate the transfer case from the transmission by moving the transfer case straight back toward the rear of the vehicle.
- Rotate the transfer case so that the front output shaft is above the torsion bar bracket.
- Rotate the transfer case (with the input shaft slightly lowered) so that the transfer case is parallel to the torsion bar bracket.
- Lower the transfer case.