Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada and 2004 Buick Rainier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Remove the rear propeller Shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement - Rear in Propeller Shaft.
Drain the transfer case. Refer to Transfer Case Fluid Replacement .

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Fuel Lines From Retainer

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Remove the fuel lines from the retainer.

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Electrical Harness From Retainer

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Remove the electrical harness from the retainer (right side).

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Electrical Harness From Retainer

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Remove the electrical harness from the retainer (left side).

Fig 4: View Of Transfer Case Front Speed Sensor Electrical Connector

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Disconnect the electrical connectors from the speed sensors (front speed sensor shown).
Disconnect the motor/encoder electrical connector.

Fig 5: Removing/Installing Transfer Case Wiring Harness

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Remove the transfer case wiring harness.

Fig 6: Locating Vent Hose

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Disconnect the vent hose.
Install a transmission jack for the transfer case.

Fig 7: Removing/Installing Transfer Case Adapter

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Remove the transfer case adapter (2) to transfer case nuts (5).

IMPORTANT: While removing the transfer case the front propeller shaft must be disconnected from the transfer case. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement - Front in Propeller Shaft.

Remove the transfer case (3) from the vehicle.

IMPORTANT: The transfer case gasket may become damaged during the removal procedure.

Remove the transfer case gasket (4).