Transfer Case Front Output Shaft Seal: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Remove the transfer case. Refer to: Transfer Case .
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NOTE: Seal all openings before cleaning the transfer case exterior. This will prevent entry of dirt and water, which may cause damage to internal components.
Clean the transfer case with solvent and dry with compressed air.
- Using a transmission adjustable mounting arm, secure the transfer case to the bench. Use the General Equipment: Adjustable Mounting Arm
- Remove the transfer case rear seal. Refer to: Transfer Case Rear Seal .
- Disconnect the electrical connector and wiring harness retainer.
- Remove the retainers and wiring harness.
- Remove the transfer case bolts.
- Using the pry bosses, separate the transfer case covers.
- Remove the transfer case dowel pins.
- Remove the magnet from its slot in the case.
- Remove the snap ring.
- Remove the thrust washer.
- Remove the thrust bearing.
- Remove the thrust washer.
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NOTE: Remove the drive chain and sprockets as an assembly.
Remove the drive chain and sprockets.
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NOTE: Do not let the front output shaft fall while removing the snap ring or damage to the component may occur.
Remove the front output shaft circlip and the output shaft.
- Remove and discard the front output shaft seal.