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 Shield Replacement .
- Drain the transfer case of fluid. Refer to Transfer Case Fluid Replacement .
- Remove the front propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - FRONT .
- Remove 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 .
- Remove the transmission shift control cable from the transfer case.
- Remove the transfer case speed sensor electrical connector.
- Remove the motor/encoder electrical connector.
- Remove the transfer case vent hose.
- Support the transmission with a suitable transmission jack stand.
- Remove the transmission mount retaining nuts.
- Raise the transmission high enough in order to remove the transmission mount.
- Remove the transmission support mounting bolts.
- Remove the transmission support from the frame.
- Support the transfer case with a suitable jack stand.
- Remove the transmission mount bolts.
- Remove the transmission mount from the adapter.
- Remove the retaining nuts for the transfer case adapter.
Important: The following service procedure must be performed with the assistance from another technician.
- Slide the transfer case straight back toward the rear of the vehicle.
- Rotate the transfer case so that the front output shaft is above the torsion bar bracket.
- Rotate the transfer case (with the input shaft slightly lowered) so that the transfer case is parallel to the torsion bar bracket.
- Lower the transfer case.