Front Case Half
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Hummer H2. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Clean the front case half in cleaning solvent and air dry.
- Remove the shavings from the case half bolt holes.
- Remove the sealer from the case sealing surfaces.
- Inspect the case for being broken or cracked.
- Inspect the front output shaft front bearing bore (5) for the following conditions:
- A spun bearing
- Cracks
- Inspect the input shaft bearing bore (4) for the following conditions:
- A spun bearing
- Cracks
- Replace the front case half if any of the above conditions are found.
- Inspect the sealing surfaces (1) for damage.
- Repair small scratches or nicks with a soft stone.
- Inspect the front case to transmission case mounting surface for damage.
- Inspect the case threaded bolt holes (2) for damage.
- Repair any damaged threads.
- Inspect the transmission to transfer case studs for damage.
- Replace any damaged studs. Refer to Transfer Case Disassemble and Transfer Case Assemble .
- Inspect the location pins (3) for being loose or missing.
- Repair or replace any damaged location pins.
- Inspect the front output shaft front bearing and the input shaft bearing for the following conditions:
- Roughness
- Brinelling
- Pitting
- Replace the bearings if any of the above conditions are found. Refer to Transfer Case Disassemble and Transfer Case Assemble .
NOTE:
Refer to Machined Surface Damage Notice
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