Installation Procedure

Important:  Make sure that the locating tab on the gasket is in the proper location. The locator tab should be facing up.

1. Install a new transfer case gasket.
   Fig 1: New Transfer Case Gasket

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2. Install the transfer case assembly.
   Fig 2: Installing Transmission Jack To Transfer Case

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   NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
3. Install the transfer case retaining nuts.
   Fig 3: Transfer Case Retaining Nuts

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   Tighten 

   Tighten the transfer case retaining nuts to 55 N.m (40 lb ft).

4. Remove the transmission jack from the transfer case.
5. Install the transmission jack-to the transmission.
6. Install the transmission mount.
   Fig 4: Transmission Mount

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7. Install the transmission mount bolts.

   Tighten 

   Tighten the transmission mount bolts 47 N.m (35 lb ft).

   Fig 5: Transmission Mount Bolts

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8. Lower the transmission into place.
9. Remove the transmission jack stand.
10. Install the transmission mount retaining nuts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the transmission mount retaining nuts to 40 N.m (29 lb ft).

    Fig 6: Transmission Mount Retaining Nuts

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11. Install the motor/encoder electrical connector.
    Fig 7: Motor/Encoder Electrical Connector

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12. Install the transfer case electrical wiring harness.
    Fig 8: Transfer Case Electrical Wiring Harness

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13. Install the transfer case vent hose.
    Fig 9: Transfer Case Vent Hose

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14. Install the rear propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - REAR in Propeller Shaft.
15. Install the front propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - FRONT in Propeller Shaft.
16. Install the engine brace.
    Fig 10: Engine Brace

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17. Install the engine brace mounting bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the engine brace mounting bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

18. Inspect the transfer case fluid level. Refer to TRANSFER CASE FLUID REPLACEMENT .
19. Install the transfer case shield. Refer to TRANSFER CASE SHIELD REPLACEMENT .
20. Lower the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.