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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the transfer case shield, if equipped. Refer to Transfer Case Shield Replacement .
  2. Remove the front propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement - Front in Propeller Shaft.
  3. Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement - One Piece or Propeller Shaft Replacement - Two Piece in Propeller Shaft.
  4. Remove the in-line to engine harness electrical connector (1) from the bracket.
  5. Disconnect the gear indicator switch electrical connector (2).
  6. Disconnect the speed sensor electrical connector (4).
  7. Remove the harness clips (3) from the transfer case.
  8. Fig 1: Transfer Case Electrical Connectors & Harness Clips
    GM860643Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Reposition the harness.
  10. Remove the vent hose.
  11. Fig 2: Removing Vent Hose
    GM715667Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the control rod. Refer to Transfer Case Control Rod Replacement .
  13. Support the transmission with a suitable transmission jack stand.
  14. Remove the transmission mount nuts.
  15. Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Mount Nuts
    GM647997Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Raise the transmission slightly in order to remove the transmission support
  17. Remove the transmission support bolts.
  18. Remove the transmission support.
  19. Fig 4: Identifying Crossmember & Bolts
    GM652595Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Support the transfer case with a suitable jack stand.
  21. Remove the transmission mount bolts.
  22. Fig 5: Removing Transmission Mount Bolts
    GM715661Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Remove the transmission mount.
  24. Fig 6: View Of Transmission Mount
    GM648001Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  25. Remove the transfer case adapter nuts.
  26. Fig 7: Removing Transfer Case Adapter Nuts
    GM715663Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  27. Remove the shift control switch harness bracket.
    IMPORTANT: The following service procedure must be performed with the assistance from another technician.
  28. Separate the transfer case from the transmission by moving the transfer case straight back toward the rear of the vehicle.
  29. Fig 8: View Of Transfer Case & Transmission
    GM828574Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  30. Rotate the transfer case so that the front output shaft is above the torsion bar bracket.
  31. Rotate the transfer case (with the input shaft slightly lowered) so that the transfer case is parallel to the torsion bar bracket.
  32. Lower the transfer case.