Installation Procedure
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IMPORTANT:
The following installation procedure must be performed with the assistance of another technician.
- Raise the transfer case into position (the transfer case should be parallel to the torsion bar bracket).
- Rotate the transfer case so that it is in line with the adapter.
- Install the transfer case.
- Install the shift control switch harness bracket.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
- Install the transfer case adapter nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Install the transmission mount.
- Install the transmission mount bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).
- Install the crossmember.
- Install the crossmember bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).
- Lower the transfer case and transmission onto the transmission support.
- Install the transmission mount nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
- Remove the support from the transfer case.
- Remove the transmission jack stand.
- Install the control rod. Refer to Transfer Case Control Rod Replacement .
- Install the vent hose.
- Position the harness.
- Install the harness clips (3) to the transfer case.
- Connect the speed sensor electrical connector (4).
- Connect the gear indicator switch electrical connector (2).
- Install the in-line to engine harness electrical connector (1) to the bracket.
- Install the rear propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT-ONE PIECE or PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT-TWO PIECE .
- Install the front propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT-FRONT .
- Check the fluid level. Add fluid if necessary.
- Install the transfer case shield, if equipped, Refer to Transfer Case Speed Sensor Replacement .