Removal Procedure
- Place the transmission in neutral service mode. Neutral Service Mode
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (9C1, 5W4) , or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (KL9)
- Front Wheelhouse Liner - Right Side - Remove - Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement
Exhaust Front Pipe Nut (1) - Remove [2x]
Catalytic Converter Brace Bracket Nut (1) - Remove [2x]
- Wiring Harness Retainer (2) @ Catalytic Converter Brace Bracket (3) - Remove
- Catalytic Converter Brace Bracket (3) - Remove
Using a suitable tool, remove the position 2 nitrogen oxides sensor (1) from the nitrogen oxides catalytic converter.
Using a suitable tool, remove the position 3 nitrogen oxides sensor (1) from the nitrogen oxides catalytic converter.
Using a suitable tool, remove the exhaust particulate matter sensor (1) from the nitrogen oxides catalytic converter.
Exhaust Pipe Clamp (1) - Loosen
Exhaust Front Pipe Nut (1) - Remove [2x]
Nitrogen Oxides Catalytic Converter (1) - Remove
- Exhaust System Front Gasket (2) - Remove and DISCARD
Drain the fluid from the transfer case. Transfer Case Fluid Replacement
Transfer Case Front Output Shaft Boot Clamp (1) @ Front Axle Propeller Shaft - Remove and DISCARD
- Reposition the transfer case front output shaft boot (2) and mark a reference point between the front axle propeller shaft and the transfer case front output shaft.
Mark a reference point between the front axle propeller shaft (1) and the front differential drive pinion gear yoke.
- Front Axle Propeller Shaft Bolt (2) - Remove [6x]
- Front Axle Propeller Shaft Washer (3) - Remove [3x]
Front Axle Propeller Shaft (1) - Remove
Transfer Case Front Output Shaft Boot Clamp (2) @ Transfer Case - Remove and DISCARD
- Transfer Case Front Output Shaft Boot (1) - Remove
Mark the relationship of the propeller shaft to the differential drive pinion gear yoke.
- Rear Propeller Shaft Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
Propeller Shaft (1) - Remove
Fuel Heater Inlet and Outlet Bolt (1) @ Transmission Support Crossmember - Remove
Remove the 4 wiring harness retainers (3), then reposition the wiring harness as necessary.
Transmission Mount Nut (1) - Remove [2x]
- Support the transmission with a suitable jack.
Transmission Support Crossmember Nut (1) - Remove [4x]
- Transmission Support Crossmember Bolt (2) - Remove [4x]
Transmission Support Crossmember (1) - Remove
Transmission Mount Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Transmission Mount (2) - Remove
Disconnect the wiring harness retainers.
- Catalytic Converter Brace Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Exhaust Front Bracket (2) - Remove
Transmission Heat Shield Bolt (2) - Remove
- Transmission Heat Shield Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Transmission Heat Shield (3) - Remove
Disconnect the transfer case two/four wheel drive actuator electrical connector (1).
- Disconnect the transfer case two/four wheel drive actuator position sensor electrical connector (2).
- Remove the wiring harness retainer (3) from the transfer case and position the wiring harness out of the way.
Transfer Case Vent Hose (1) - Remove
- Using a suitable transmission jack, support the transfer case.
- Using suitable straps or chains, secure the transfer case to the transmission jack.
Transfer Case Nut (1) - Remove [6x]
- Transfer Case (2) - Remove
- Transfer Case Adapter Gasket (3) - Remove and DISCARD
- Disconnect the wiring harness retainers.