Transfer Case Front Half Cleaning and Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
CAUTION:
Refer to Machined Surface Damage Caution .
- Inspect all components or sub-components and perform any repair procedure necessary to fix the damage. If the damage cannot be repaired, replace the component or sub-component as indicated.
- Clean the front case half in cleaning solvent and air dry.
- Remove any sealant from the sealing surface.
- Inspect transfer case front half (1) for excessive wear, cracks, or damage.
The component must be replaced if damage is found.
- Transfer Case Front Output Shaft Front Bearing Bore (2) - Replace the front case half assembly if a bearing has spun or if cracks are detected.
- Transfer Case Four Wheel Drive Actuator Lever Shaft Bearing Bore (3) - Replace the front case half assembly if a bearing has spun or if cracks are detected.
- Transfer Case Stud [6x] (4) - Replace any damaged studs.
- Transfer Case Input Shaft Bearing Bore (5) - Replace the front case half assembly if a bearing has spun or if cracks are detected.
- Inspect the case sealing surface (6). Repair small scratches or nicks with a soft stone.
- Inspect the transfer case thread bolt hole (7). Repair any damaged threads.
- Inspect the transfer case locating pin holes (8). Replace the front case half assembly if the locating pin holes are out of round or damaged.
- Inspect the 2 transfer case pins (9).
Repair or replace loose, missing, or damaged locating pins.
- Inspect the transfer case high/low internal gear (10).
Replace the front case half assembly if the gear is loose in the case, or if the gear teeth are chipped or embedded with debris.
- Transfer Case Four Wheel Drive Actuator Lever Shaft Bearing (11) - Replace the bearing if roughness, brinelling, or pitting is detected.
Transfer Case Four Wheel Drive Actuator Lever Shaft Bearing Replacement - Front