Transfer Case Rear Seal: Removal

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NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting .
If equipped. Remove the skid plate bolts and the skid plate.
Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

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1. Index-mark the driveshaft flange to the transmission flange to maintain alignment during installation.
2. NOTE: The driveshaft flange fits tightly on the pinion flange pilots. To make sure that the driveshaft flanges seat squarely on the pinion flange pilots, tighten the driveshaft flange bolts evenly in a cross pattern or damage to the flanges can occur.
  
  Remove and discard the driveshaft flange to transmission flange bolts.
  
  Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
3. NOTE: The driveshaft flange fits tightly on the flange pilot. Never hammer on the driveshaft or any of its components to disconnect the driveshaft flange from the flange pilot.
  
  NOTE: The driveshaft flange to transmission flange is a tight fit. It may be necessary to remove the center bearing bolts before the driveshaft flange will separate from the transmission flange.
  
  Using the general equipment, separate the driveshaft flange from the transmission flange.. Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver. Use the General Equipment: Tire Lever
4. Support the driveshaft.
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Using the special tool, remove and discard the pinion flange nut. Use Special Service Tool: 205-126 (T78P-4851-A) Holding Fixture, Drive Pinion Flange.
Torque: 275 lb.ft (373 Nm)

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Index mark the rear output flange and the rear output shaft for reassembly.

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Remove the output flange.. Use the General Equipment: Puller

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Remove and discard the rear output shaft seal.

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