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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  .
  3. Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT-ONE PIECE  or  PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT-TWO PIECE  .
  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. Reposition the harness.
  9. Fig 1: Electrical Connectors & Harness Clips
    G01481254Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the vent hose.
  11. Remove the control rod. Refer to Transfer Case Control Rod Replacement .
  12. Support the transmission with a suitable transmission jack stand.
    Fig 2: Vent Hose
    G01481255Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the transmission mount nuts.
  14. Raise the transmission slightly in order to remove the transmission support.
    Fig 3: Transmission Mount Nuts
    G01481256Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the transmission support bolts.
  16. Remove the transmission support.
  17. Support the transfer case with a suitable jack stand.
  18. Fig 4: Transmission Support & Bolts
    G01481257Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Remove the transmission mount bolts.
    Fig 5: Transmission Mount Bolts
    G01481258Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Remove the transmission mount.
    Fig 6: Transmission Mount
    G01481259Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Remove the transfer case adapter nuts.
    Fig 7: Transfer Case Adapter Nuts
    G01481260Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. Remove the shift control switch harness bracket.
    IMPORTANT: The following service procedure must be performed with the assistance from another technician.
  23. Separate the transfer case from the transmission by moving the transfer case straight back toward the rear of the vehicle.
  24. Rotate the transfer case so that the front output shaft is above the torsion bar bracket.
  25. Rotate the transfer case (with the input shaft slightly lowered) so that the transfer case is parallel to the torsion bar bracket.
  26. Lower the transfer case.
Fig 8: Shift Control Switch Harness Bracket & Transfer Case
G01481261Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.