Installation 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.

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 transfer case adapter.
Install the transfer case to the transfer case adapter.
Install the transfer case retaining nuts. Tighten the transfer case retaining nuts to 50 N.m (36 lb ft).
Install the transmission mount assembly.
Install the transmission mount bolts. Tighten the transmission mount bolts to 47 N.m (34 lb ft).
Install the transmission support to the frame.
Install the transmission support mounting bolts. Tighten the transmission support mounting bolts to 70 N.m (51 lb ft).
Lower the transmission/transfer case assembly to the transmission support.
Install the transmission mount retaining nuts. Tighten the transmission mount retaining nuts to 40 N.m (29 lb ft).
Remove the transmission jack stand.
Install the transfer case speed sensor electrical connector.
Install the electrical connector to the motor/encoder.
Install the transfer case vent hose.
Install the transmission shift control cable to the transfer case.
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 .
Install the front propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - FRONT .
Fill the transfer case with the approved fluid. Refer to Transfer Case Fluid Replacement .
Install the transfer case shield. Refer to Transfer Case Shield Replacement .
Lower the vehicle.