Transfer Case Rear Extension Bushing Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 GMC Sierra and 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Transfer Case Rear Extension Bushing

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures: Remove the transfer case rear output shaft seal. Refer to Rear Output Shaft Seal Replacement NOTE: Refer to Transfer Case Seal Removal Notice .
1	Transfer Case Rear Output Shaft Bushing Procedure Install the finger section of the J 45380 in front of the bushing. Install the forcing tube assembly into the finger section. Ensure the forcing screw is backed out. Using a wrench on the forcing screw, remove the bushing. Remove the old bushing from the J 45380 . Install the NEW bushing on the finger section of the J 45380 . Install the finger section to the forcing tube assembly of the J 45380 . Position the bushing and tool to the rear case half. Install the bushing until the tool bottoms on the rear case half. Tip: Bushing replacement can ONLY be performed on vehicle on light duty transfer case applications. Heavy duty applications require disassembly of the transfer case and must be performed off vehicle. Only remove the bushing if faulty. If the bushing was removed, a new bushing must be installed. Ensure the bushing is installed squarely into the bushing bore. Special Tools: J 45380 Transfer Case Rear Bushing Remover and Installer

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures:
Remove the transfer case rear output shaft seal. Refer to Rear Output Shaft Seal Replacement

NOTE: Refer to Transfer Case Seal Removal Notice .

Transfer Case Rear Output Shaft Bushing

Procedure

Install the finger section of the J 45380 in front of the bushing.
Install the forcing tube assembly into the finger section. Ensure the forcing screw is backed out.
Using a wrench on the forcing screw, remove the bushing.
Remove the old bushing from the J 45380 .
Install the NEW bushing on the finger section of the J 45380 .
Install the finger section to the forcing tube assembly of the J 45380 .
Position the bushing and tool to the rear case half.
Install the bushing until the tool bottoms on the rear case half.

Tip:

Bushing replacement can ONLY be performed on vehicle on light duty transfer case applications. Heavy duty applications require disassembly of the transfer case and must be performed off vehicle.
Only remove the bushing if faulty.
If the bushing was removed, a new bushing must be installed.
Ensure the bushing is installed squarely into the bushing bore.

Special Tools:
J 45380 Transfer Case Rear Bushing Remover and Installer