Electric Shift Transfer Case: Assembly

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1. Install the sector assembly. On the electric shift transfer case, install the plastic retainer and the O-ring.
   Fig 1: Locating Sector Assembly

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NOTE: If installing a new poppet spring, it must be like in color to the original poppet spring.
Fig 2: Locating Poppet Screw, Spring And Poppet
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2. Assemble the poppet screw, the spring and the poppet.
3. Install the poppet assembly.
   • Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
     Fig 3: Locating Poppet Assembly

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4. Install the rear input gear thrust washer.
   Fig 4: Locating Rear Input Gear Thrust Washer

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5. Install the front input gear thrust washer.
   Fig 5: Locating Front Input Gear Thrust Washer

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NOTE: Install the lock plate with the stamped letter E facing outward.
Fig 6: Locating Lock Plate
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6. Install the lock plate.
7. Place the input gear into the planetary carrier assembly.
   Fig 7: Placing Input Gear Into Planetary Carrier Assembly

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8. Install a new lock plate retaining ring.
   Fig 8: Locating Lock Plate Retaining Ring

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9. Using the Input Shaft Bearing Installer with the Handle and a suitable press, install a new front input bearing.
   Fig 9: Installing Front Input Bearing Using Input Shaft Bearing Installer With Handle And Suitable Press

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10. Install a new bearing retainer ring.
    Fig 10: Locating Input Bearing Retaining Ring

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11. Position the planetary assembly into the front case.
    Fig 11: Locating Planetary Assembly

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    Vehicles equipped with TorqShift® transmission 

12. Install a new retaining ring.
    1. Install the Input Shaft Snap Ring Sleeve.
    2. Install a new retaining ring.
       Fig 12: Installing Retaining Ring

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13. Using the Input Shaft Oil Seal Installer and the Handle, install a new input seal.
    Fig 13: Installing Input Seal Using Input Shaft Oil Seal Installer And Handle

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    Vehicles equipped with TorqShift®6 transmission 

14. Install a new retaining ring.
    1. Install the Input Shaft Snap Ring Sleeve.
    2. Install a new retaining ring.
       Fig 14: Installing Retaining Ring

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15. Using the Input Shaft Oil Seal Installer and the Handle, install a new input seal.
    Fig 15: Installing Input Seal Using Input Shaft Oil Seal Installer And Handle

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16. Using the Output Shaft Front Bearing Installer with the Handle and a suitable press, install a new front output ball bearing.
    Fig 16: Installing Front Output Ball Bearing Using Output Shaft Front Bearing Installer With Handle And Suitable Press

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17. Install a new front output ball bearing retaining ring.
    Fig 17: Locating Front Output Ball Bearing Retaining Ring

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18. Position the front output shaft in the front case.
    Fig 18: Locating Front Output Shaft In Front Case

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19. Install a new retaining ring.
    1. Install the Output Shaft Front Snap Ring Sleeve.
    2. Install a new retaining ring.
       Fig 19: Installing Retaining Ring

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20. Using the Output Shaft Oil Seal Installer with the Handle, install a new front output seal.
    Fig 20: Installing Front Output Seal Using Output Shaft Oil Seal Installer With Handle

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21. Using the Output Shaft Oil Slinger Installers, install a new slinger on the front flange, if removed.
    Fig 21: Installing Slinger On Front Flange Using Output Shaft Oil Slinger Installers

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22. Using the Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture to prevent the flange from turning, install the front flange and a new front output nut.
    • Tighten to 223 Nm (164 lb-ft).
      Fig 22: Installing Front Flange And Front Output Nut Using Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture To Prevent Flange From Turning

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NOTE: Rotate the sector assembly to the 4-wheel high position for easy installation.
Fig 23: Positioning Range Fork Assembly And Range Shift Sleeve In Front Case
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23. Position the range fork assembly and the range shift sleeve in the front case.
24. Position the drive sprocket hub on the mainshaft.
    Fig 24: Locating Drive Sprocket Hub On Mainshaft

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25. Position the inner ring on the drive sprocket.
    Fig 25: Locating Inner Ring On Drive Sprocket

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26. Position the middle ring on the inner ring.
    Fig 26: Locating Middle Ring On Inner Ring

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27. Position the outer ring on the middle ring.
    Fig 27: Locating Outer Ring On Middle Ring

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28. Position and rotate the synchronizer hub until it drops into the installed position. Install a new retaining ring.
    Fig 28: Removing Retaining Ring And Synchronizer Hub

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NOTE: The thin side of the synchronizer or mode sleeve must face upward.
Fig 29: Identifying Mode Fork, Shift Rail And Mode Sleeve
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29. Assemble the mode fork, the shift rail and the synchronizer sleeve.
NOTE: The shift rail must bottom in the case.
Fig 30: Locating Mode Fork And Shift Rail Assembly In Front Case
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30. Install the mode fork and the shift rail assembly in the front case.
NOTE: Install the mainshaft assembly so that the synchronizer strut bears against one of the synchronizer sleeve teeth.
Fig 31: Installing Mainshaft
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31. Install the mainshaft.
32. Install the clutch gear.
    Fig 32: Installing Clutch Gear

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33. Install the drive sprocket, the driven sprocket and the drive chain as an assembly.
    Fig 33: Installing Drive Sprocket, Driven Sprocket And Drive Chain

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34. Install the mode spring.
    Fig 34: Locating Mode Spring

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35. Install a new drive sprocket retaining ring.
    Fig 35: Locating Drive Sprocket Retaining Ring

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36. Install a new driven sprocket retaining ring.
    Fig 36: Locating Driven Sprocket Retaining Ring

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37. Using the Output Shaft Rear Bearing Installer with the Handle and a suitable press, install a new ball bearing.
    Fig 37: Installing Ball Bearing Using Output Shaft Rear Bearing Installer With Handle And Suitable Press

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38. Install a new ball bearing retaining ring.
    Fig 38: Locating Ball Bearing Retaining Ring

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NOTE: The identification numbers on the bearing must face the Output Shaft Rear Bearing Installer with the Handle.
Fig 39: Installing Needle Bearing Using Output Shaft Rear Bearing Installer With Handle And Suitable Press
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39. Using the Output Shaft Rear Bearing Installer with the Handle and a suitable press, install a new needle bearing.
40. Install the chip collector magnet.
    Fig 40: Locating Chip Collector Magnet

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41. Install the oil tube.
    Fig 41: Locating Oil Tube

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42. Clean both case mating surfaces with metal surface prep.
NOTE: The silicone bead must be no larger than 2 mm (0.08 in) in diameter.
The bead must be on the inside of the bolt holes, toward the inside of the case.
43. Apply a bead of gasket and sealant to the joint face of the case.
44. Position the rear case half onto the front case half.
    Fig 42: Positioning Rear Case Half Onto Front Case Half

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NOTE: Use a crisscross pattern when tightening the bolts.
45. Install the 25 new case bolts.
    • Tighten to 31 Nm (23 lb-ft).
      Fig 43: Locating Case Bolts

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46. Install the new retaining ring.
    1. Install the Output Shaft Rear Snap Ring Sleeve.
    2. Install the new retaining ring.
       Fig 44: Installing Retaining Ring

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NOTE: Prior to assembly, verify that the O-ring is in the oil pump pickup inlet.
Fig 45: Sliding Oil Pump Assembly Onto Mainshaft
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47. Slide the oil pump assembly onto the mainshaft and connect the oil tube.
NOTE: The identification numbers on the needle bearing must face the Transfer Case Needle Bearing Installer with the Handle.
Fig 46: Installing Needle Bearing Using Transfer Case Needle Bearing Installer With Handle And Suitable Press
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48. Using the Transfer Case Needle Bearing Installer with the Handle and a suitable press, install a new needle bearing.
49. Clean the rear case and rear retainer mating surfaces with metal surface prep.
50. Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant to the rear retainer joint face.
    Fig 47: Applying Bead Of Silicone Gasket And Sealant To Rear Retainer Joint Face

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51. Position the rear retainer on the rear case.
    Fig 48: Positioning Rear Retainer On Rear Case

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52. Install the 8 new rear retainer bolts.
    • Tighten to 31 Nm (23 lb-ft).
      Fig 49: Locating Rear Retainer Bolts

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    Vehicles equipped with a flange 

53. Using the Output Shaft Oil Seal Installer with the Handle, install a new rear output seal.
    Fig 50: Installing Rear Output Seal Using Output Shaft Oil Seal Installer With Handle

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54. Using the Output Shaft Oil Slinger Installers, install a new slinger on the rear flange, if removed.
    Fig 51: Installing Slinger On Rear Flange Using Output Shaft Oil Slinger Installers

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55. Using the Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture to prevent the flange from turning, install the rear flange and a new rear output nut.
    • Tighten to 251 Nm (186 lb-ft).
      Fig 52: Installing Rear Flange And Output Nut Using Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture To Prevent Flange From Turning

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    Vehicles equipped with a slip yoke 

56. Using a suitable driver, install the rear output seal.

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NOTE: Do not use air tools or damage to the plugs or case may occur.
57. Install the drain and fill plugs.
    • Tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
      Fig 53: Locating Drain And Fill Plugs

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NOTE: Apply a coat of multi-purpose grease to the motor adapter.
58. Install the gearmotor encoder assembly.
    • Tighten the gearmotor bolts to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
      Fig 54: Locating Gearmotor Bolts

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59. Remove the transfer case from the Transmission Holding Fixture.
    Fig 55: Removing Transfer Case From Transmission Holding Fixture

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    Vehicles equipped with TorqShift® transmission 

60. Install a new retaining ring.
    1. Install the Input Shaft Snap Ring Sleeve.
    2. Install a new retaining ring.
       Fig 56: Installing Retaining Ring

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61. Using the Input Shaft Oil Seal Installer and the Handle, install a new input seal.
    Fig 57: Installing Input Seal Using Input Shaft Oil Seal Installer And Handle

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    Vehicles equipped with TorqShift®6 transmission 

62. Install a new retaining ring.
    1. Install the Input Shaft Snap Ring Sleeve.
    2. Install a new retaining ring.
       Fig 58: Installing Retaining Ring

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63. Using the Input Shaft Oil Seal Installer and the Handle, install a new input seal.
    Fig 59: Installing Input Seal Using Input Shaft Oil Seal Installer And Handle

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