Installation Procedure

Important:  The following installation procedure must be performed with the assistance of another technician.

1. Raise the transfer case into position (the transfer case should be parallel to the torsion bar bracket).
2. Rotate the transfer case so that it is in line with the transfer case adapter.
3. Install the transfer case to the transfer case adapter.
4. Install the transfer case retaining nuts. Tighten the transfer case retaining nuts to 50 N.m (36 ft lbs).
5. Support the transfer case with a suitable jack stand.
6. Install the transmission mount assembly.
7. Install the transmission mount bolts. Tighten the transmission mount bolts to 47 N.m (34 ft lbs).
8. Install the transmission support to the frame.
9. Install the transmission support mounting bolts. Tighten the transmission support mounting bolts to 70 N.m (51 ft lbs).
10. Lower the transfer case and transmission assembly on the transmission support.
11. Install the transmission mount retaining nuts. Tighten the transmission mount retaining nuts to 40 N.m (29 ft lbs).
12. Remove the support from the transfer case.
13. Remove the transmission jack stand.
14. Install the transfer case gear indicator switch electrical connector.
15. Install the transfer case speed sensor electrical connector.
16. Install the transfer case control rod. Refer to Transfer Case Control Rod Replacement .
17. Install the transfer case vent hose.
18. Install the rear propeller shaft.
    • For vehicles equipped with the one piece propeller shaft, refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - ONE PIECE .
    • For vehicles equipped with the two piece propeller shaft, refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - TWO PIECE .
19. Install the front propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - FRONT .
20. Fill the transfer case with the approved fluid. Refer to Transfer Case Fluid Replacement .
21. Install the transfer case shield to the transmission support. Refer to Transfer Case Speed Sensor Replacement .
22. Lower the vehicle.