Installation Procedure
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IMPORTANT:
The following installation procedure must be performed with the assistance of another technician.
- Install the transfer case, perform the following:
- 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 adapter.
- Install the transfer case to the adapter.NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
- Install the transfer case adapter nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Install the transmission mount.
- Install the transmission mount bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).
- Install the crossmember.
- Install the crossmember bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).
- Lower the transmission/transfer case.
- Install the transmission mount nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
- Remove the transmission jack stand.
- Connect the transfer case vent hose.
- Install the clips to the transfer case brackets.
- Connect the encoder motor electrical connector.
- Install the inline connector to the harness bracket.
- Connect the inline to engine harness electrical connector.
- Connect the speed sensor electrical connector.
- Install the transmission vent hose clip to the bracket, if equipped.
- Install the transmission shift control cable clip to the transfer case.
- Install the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement - One Piece or Propeller Shaft Replacement - Two Piece in Propeller Shaft.
- Install the front propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement - Front in Propeller Shaft.
- Fill the transfer case with fluid.
- Install the transfer case shield, if equipped. Refer to Transfer Case Shield Replacement .