Input Shaft and Planetary Assembly Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 GMC Sierra, 2008 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2008 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Input Shaft & Planetary Assembly Components

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Callout	Component Name
1	Transfer Case Input Shaft Seal
2	Transfer Case Input Shaft Bearing Outer Retaining Ring CAUTION: Do not rotate the transfer case while the retaining ring is removed. Rotating the transfer case while the retaining ring is removed, may cause the input shaft/planetary assembly to fall from the transfer case, resulting in personal injury.
3	Transfer Case Input Shaft/Planetary Assembly
4	Transfer Case High/Low Planetary Carrier Retaining Ring
5	Transfer Case High/Low Locking Plate
6	Transfer Case Planetary Carrier Sun Gear Thrust Washer
7	Transfer Case Input Shaft
8	Transfer Case Input Shaft Pilot Bearing Retaining Ring
9	Transfer Case Input Shaft Pilot Bearing Assembly Tip: Only remove the bearing if faulty. Refer to Front Output Shaft and Input Shaft Cleaning and Inspection .
10	Transfer Case Planetary Carrier Sun Gear Thrust Washer
11	Transfer Case High/Low Planetary Carrier Assembly
12	Transfer Case Input Shaft Inner Retaining Ring
13	Transfer Case Input Shaft Bearing Assembly