Transfer Case: Removal
- Raise vehicle on hoist. Remove skid plate (if equipped). Remove drain plug and drain transfer case lubricant. Disconnect 4WD indicator switch wire at transfer case. On electric shift models, disconnect wiring harness plug at rear of transfer case. On manual and electric shift models, disconnect front drive shaft from axle input yoke.
- Loosen clamp retaining front drive shaft boot to transfer case. Pull drive shaft and front boot assembly out of transfer case front output shaft. Disconnect rear drive shaft from transfer case output yoke. Disconnect speedometer driven gear from case rear cover.
- Disconnect vent hose from control lever. Loosen or remove large and small bolts retaining shifter to extension housing. Pull on control lever until bushing slides off transfer case shift lever pin. If necessary, unscrew shift lever from control lever. Remove heat shield from transfer case.
- Support transfer case with a transmission jack. Remove transfer case-to-transmission bolts. Slide transfer case rearward off transmission, and lower case from vehicle. Remove gasket from between transfer case and extension housing.