Tools Required

J 44873  Pinion Flange Holder and Remover

Fig 1: View Of Transfer Case
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1. Remove the ventilation valve (408), hose (407) and clamps (406).
Fig 2: Removing/Installing Fill Plug, Washer, Drain Plug & Washer
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2. Remove the drain plug (403) and washer (404).
3. Remove the fill plug (401) and washer (402).
Fig 3: View Of Bolts, Cover, Seal, O-Ring & Locating Pin
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4. Remove the bolts (102) and cover (101).
5. Remove the seal (305) and O-ring (304).
6. Remove the locating pin (105).
Fig 4: Removing/Installing Input Gear, Bearing & 25 mm Shim
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7. Remove the input gear (214).
8. Remove the bearing (217) and 25 mm shim (216).
9. Mark or tag the shim (216) for assembly.
Fig 5: Cutting Lock Tab Using A Chisel
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10. Secure the case in a vise with soft jaws.
11. Using a chisel, cut the locking tab on the locknut (210).
Fig 6: Installing J44873 & Bolts On The Output Yoke
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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
12. Install the J 44873  and bolts to the output yoke.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).

13. Loosen the locknut.
14. Remove the J 44873  and bolts.
Fig 7: Removing/Installing Locknut, Washer, Sealing Washer, O-Ring & Output Yoke
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15. Remove the nut (210), washer (209), sealing washer (303), O-ring (302), and output yoke (208). Note the washer (209) installed position.
Fig 8: Removing/Installing Output Shaft, Collapsible Spacer, Washer, Seal, & Bearing
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16. Remove the output shaft (201) with bearing, collapsible spacer (204) and washers (215).
17. Remove the seal (301) and bearing (207).