Installation Procedure

Install a new to the transfer case gasket (with the tab facing upward).
Important: The following service procedure should be performed with the aid of another technician.
Install the transfer case assembly.

Fig 1: Installing Transfer Case Assembly
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the transfer case retaining nuts.
Tighten

Tighten the transfer case retaining nuts to 55 N.m (40 lb ft).

Fig 2: Installing Transfer Case Retaining Nuts
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Install the transmission mount.
Tighten

Tighten the transmission mount bolts to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).

Fig 3: Installing Transmission Mount
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Install the transmission support assembly. Refer to TRANSMISSION SUPPORT in Transmission.

Fig 4: Installing Transmission Support Assembly
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Install the transmission mount retaining nuts.
Tighten

Tighten the transmission mount retaining nuts to 46 N.m (35 lb ft).
Remove the transmission jack from the transmission.

Fig 5: Installing Transmission Mount Retaining Nuts
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Install the motor/encoder electrical connector.
Install the motor/encoder electrical wiring harness.

Fig 6: Installing Motor/Encoder Electrical Connector And Wiring Harness
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Install the vacuum line to the transfer case vacuum switch.

Fig 7: Installing Vacuum Line To Transfer Case Vacuum Switch
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Install the transfer case brace left side shown, if equipped.
Install the transfer case brace bolt at the transfer case.
Tighten

Tighten the transfer case brace bolt to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).
Install the transfer case brace bolt at the engine.
Tighten

Tighten the transfer case brace to engine bolt to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).
Install the rear propeller shaft.
- For vehicles equipped with the one piece propeller shaft, refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - ONE PIECE in Propeller Shaft.
- For vehicles equipped with the two piece propeller shaft, refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - TWO PIECE in Propeller Shaft.
  
  Fig 8: Installing Transfer Case Brace Left Side
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Install the front propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - FRONT in Propeller Shaft.
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. Refer to LIFTING & JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.