Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra and 2004 Chevrolet 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 in Propeller Shaft.
- Drain the transfer case fluid.
- Remove the transmission vent hose clip from the bracket.
- Remove the transmission selector cable from the bracket.
- Disconnect the speed sensor electrical connector (4).
- Remove the speed sensor wire clip (3) from the bracket.
- Reposition the speed sensor wire.
- Remove the engine harness clips (5, 6) from the bracket.
- Remove the fuel pipe clip from the bracket.
- Support the transmission with a suitable jack stand.
- Install a suitable transmission jack under the transfer case.
- Remove the transmission mount nuts.
- Raise the transfer case slightly.
- Remove the transmission mount bolts (1), at the transfer case.
- Remove the transmission mount.
- Remove the crossmember bolts.
- Remove the crossmember.
- Remove the transfer case adapter nuts.
- Remove the fuel pipe bracket from the studs.IMPORTANT: Pull straight back on the transfer case in order to position the transfer case so that it can be rotated parallel to the transmission.
- Remove the transfer case.
- Rotate the transfer case so that it is perpendicular to the torsion bar mounting bracket.
- Lower the transmission jack.
- Remove the gasket from the transfer case.
- Remove the transfer case from the transmission jack.