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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 in Propeller Shaft.
  3. Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement - One Piece in Propeller Shaft.
  4. Remove the vent hose (2) from the transfer case fitting (1).
  5. Fig 1: Vent Hose & Transfer Case Fitting
    GM829842Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Reposition the vent hose out of the way.
  7. Remove the harness in-line to engine harness connector (1) clip from the fuel feed and return pipe bracket.
  8. Disconnect the encoder motor electrical connector (7).
  9. Disconnect the speed sensor electrical connectors (3, 4, and 5).
  10. Remove the harness clips (6, 8) from the transfer case.
  11. Fig 2: Identifying External Transfer Case Components
    GM829147Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Reposition the harness out of the way.
    IMPORTANT: Ensure that the transfer case is correctly secured to the transmission jack.
  13. Support the transfer case with a suitable transmission jack.
  14. IMPORTANT: When removing the transfer case from the transmission, do not remove the transmission mount or the transfer case adapter.
  15. Remove the transfer case adapter nuts.
  16. Remove the fuel feed and return pipe bracket.
  17. Separate the transfer case from the transmission by moving the transfer case straight back toward the rear of the vehicle.
  18. Fig 3: View Of Transfer Case & Transmission
    GM828574Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Rotate the transfer case so that it is perpendicular to the transmission.
  20. Lower the transfer case.