Removal Procedure
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.
- Remove the transfer case shield, if equipped. Refer to Transfer Case Shield Replacement .
- Remove the front propeller shaft. Refer to Front Propeller Shaft Replacement .
- Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to One-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement or Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement .
- Remove the in-line to engine harness electrical connector (1) from the bracket.
- Disconnect the gear indicator switch electrical connector (2).
- Disconnect the speed sensor electrical connector (4).
- Remove the harness clips (3) from the transfer case.
- Reposition the harness.
- Remove the vent hose.
- Remove the control rod. Refer to Transfer Case Control Rod Replacement .
- Support the transmission with a suitable transmission jack stand.
- Support the transfer case with a suitable jack stand.
- Remove the crossmember. Refer to Transmission Support Crossmember Replacement (2WD 1500/2500) or Transmission Support Crossmember Replacement (2WD 2500 HD/3500) or Transmission Support Crossmember Replacement (4WD 1500/2500) or Transmission Support Crossmember Replacement (4WD 2500 HD/3500) .
- Remove the transmission mount. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement (2WD) or Transmission Mount Replacement (4WD) for the 4L60-E/4L65-E/4L70-E automatic transmission, or Transmission Mount Replacement (2WD) or Transmission Mount Replacement (4WD) for the 6L50/6L80/6L90 automatic transmission.
- Remove the shift control switch harness bracket.
- Remove the transfer case adapter nuts.
- Separate the transfer case from the transmission by moving the transfer case straight back toward the rear of the vehicle.
- Rotate the transfer case so that the front output shaft is above the torsion bar bracket.
- Rotate the transfer case (with the input shaft slightly lowered) so that the transfer case is parallel to the torsion bar bracket.
- Lower the transfer case.
IMPORTANT:
The following service procedure must be performed with the assistance from another technician.