Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra, 2004 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2004 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the transfer case shield, if equipped. Refer to Transfer Case Shield Replacement .
- Drain the transfer case of fluid.
- Remove the front propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement - Front in Propeller Shaft.
- Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement - One Piece or Propeller Shaft Replacement - Two Piece in Propeller Shaft.
- Remove the transmission shift control cable clip from the transfer case.
- Remove the transmission vent hose clip from the bracket, if equipped.
- Disconnect the speed sensor electrical connector.
- Disconnect the inline to engine harness electrical connector.
- Remove the inline connector from the harness bracket.
- Disconnect the encoder motor electrical connector.
- Remove the clips from the transfer case brackets.
- Disconnect the transfer case vent hose.
- Support the transmission with a suitable transmission jack stand.
- Remove the transmission mount nuts.
- Remove the crossmember bolts.
- Remove the crossmember.
- Remove the transmission mount bolts
- Remove the transmission mount from the adapter.
- Support the transfer case with a suitable jack stand.
- Remove the transfer case adapter nuts.
- Remove the harness bracket.IMPORTANT: The following service procedure must be performed with the assistance from another technician.
- Remove the transfer case, perform the following:
- 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.