Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Sierra, 2002 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2002 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2002 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Remove the transfer case shield. Refer to Transfer Case Fluid Replacement .
- Remove the front propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - FRONT .
- Remove the shift control rod from the transfer case control lever. Refer to Transfer Case Control Rod Replacement .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the transfer case control lever knob in the following manner.
- Using a adjustable wrench, adjust the wrench to fit the transfer case control lever rod just below the knob.
- With the adjustable wrench touching the control lever knob, gently tap the control lever knob in an upward motion until the control lever knob is off the rod.
- Remove the transfer case control lever bezel mounting screws.
- Remove the transfer case control lever bezel.
Important: When performing the following service procedure, the transfer case control lever mounting bracket does not have to be removed from the vehicle.
- Remove the transfer case control lever mounting bolts.
- Remove the transfer case control lever assembly.