Transfer Case Rear 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 rear case half in cleaning solvent and air dry.
- Clean all sealing surfaces.
- Transfer Case Rear Case Half (1) - Inspect for damage
If damaged, replace the component.
- Inspect the transfer case access hole plug (2).
- Inspect the transfer case rear output shaft rear bearing outer retaining ring groove (3). Replace the rear case half assembly if the groove is worn.
- Transfer Case Rear Output Shaft Bearing Bore (4) - Replace the rear case half assembly if a bearing has spun or if cracks are detected.
- Transfer Case Four Wheel Drive Actuator Lever 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.
- Transfer Case Four Wheel Drive Actuator Lever Shaft Bearing (7) - Replace the bearing if roughness, brinelling, or pitting is detected.
Transfer Case Four Wheel Drive Actuator Lever Shaft Bearing Replacement - Rear
- Transfer Case Rear Output Shaft Bearing Bore (8) - Replace the rear case half assembly if a bearing has spun or if cracks are detected.
- Inspect the transfer case locating pin hole (9).
Replace the rear case half assembly if the locating pin holes are out of round or damaged.
- Transfer Case Rear Output Shaft Bushing (10)
- Replace the bushing if it is damaged or worn.
- If the bushing is removed, inspect the bushing bore for signs of spinning. Replace the rear case half assembly if the bushing has spun.