Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 GMC Yukon XL, 2007 GMC Yukon, 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2007 Chevrolet Suburban, and 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche. 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 in Propeller Shaft.
- Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement in Propeller Shaft.
- Remove the vent hose (2) from the transfer case fitting (1).
- Reposition the vent hose out of the way.
- Remove the harness inline to engine harness connector (1) clip from the fuel feed and return pipe bracket.
- Disconnect the encoder motor electrical connector (7).
- Disconnect the speed sensor electrical connectors (3, 4, and 5).
- Remove the harness clips (6, 8) from the transfer case.
- Reposition the harness out of the way.
- Support the transfer case with a suitable transmission jack.
- Remove the transfer case adapter nuts.
- Remove the fuel feed and return pipe bracket.
- 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 transfer case is perpendicular to the transmission.
- Lower the transfer case.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure that the transfer case is correctly secured to the transmission jack.
IMPORTANT:
When removing the transfer case from the transmission, do not remove the transmission mount or the transfer case adapter.