Transfer Case Description and Operation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| Callout | Component Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Cover Bolts |
| 2 | Transfer Case Cover |
| 3 | Transfer Case Breather Plug |
| 4 | Breather Oil Baffle |
| 5 | Bearing Cap Retaining Bolts |
| 6 | Bearing Cap |
| 7 | Spacer |
| 8 | Shim |
| 9 | Ring Gear Case Bearing Assembly |
| 10 | Ring Gear Retaining Bolts |
| 11 | Ring Gear Case |
| 12 | Ring Gear |
| 13 | Drive Pinion |
| 14 | Ring Gear Case Bearing Assembly |
| 15 | Shim |
| 16 | Drive Pinion Bearing Assembly |
| 17 | Shim |
| 18 | Collapsible Spacer |
| 19 | Stud Bolts |
| 20 | Alignment Pins |
| 21 | Alignment Pin |
| 22 | Transfer Case |
| 23 | Plug Gaskets |
| 24 | Oil Seal |
| 25 | Inspection Plug |
| 26 | Fill Plug |
| 27 | Drain Plug |
| 28 | Drain Plug Gasket |
| 29 | Drive Pinion Bearing Assembly |
| 30 | Drive Pinion Retaining Nut |
| 31 | Extension Housing Retaining Bolts |
| 32 | Bushing |
| 33 | Oil Seal |
| 34 | Dust Deflector |
| 35 | Damper Assembly |
| 36 | Damper Assembly Retaining Bolts |
| 37 | Extension Housing |
| 38 | Stud Bolts |
| 39 | Alignment Pin |
| 40 | Oil Seal |
In AWD equipped vehicles, the transfer case, located at the rear of the transaxle, is responsible for transferring engine torque through the propeller shaft to the viscous coupling mounted on the differential carrier.