Section 14 (BW44-40 Transfer Case (Service Information)): Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE
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- Remove the transfer case drain plug (2) and allow the transfer case lubricant to drain into a suitable container.
- Remove the exhaust. Refer to MUFFLER, EXHAUST, REMOVAL .
- Remove catalytic converter. Refer to CONVERTER, CATALYTIC, REMOVAL .
- Remove the rear driveshaft. Refer to REAR REMOVAL
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- Disconnect the temperature sensor wire harness connector (1) and the clutch coil wire harness connector (2).
- Raise transmission slightly with service jack to relieve load on crossmember and supports.
- Remove bolts (2) securing rear support and cushion to transmission crossmember (3).
- Remove bolts attaching the crossmember (1) to frame and remove crossmember (3).
- Remove the front driveshaft. Refer to FRONT REMOVAL
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The front (transmission) side of the transfer case flange is shown for clarity.
- Remove the lower transfer case to transmission bolts from the lower half of the transfer case flange (2).
- Slightly lower the rear of the transmission to gain access to the upper transfer case to transmission bolts.
- Support the transfer case with a transmission jack
- Remove the upper transfer case to transmission bolts from the upper half of the transfer case flange (1).
- Remove the transfer case.