Input Shaft and Planetary Assembly Removal

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Fig 1: View Of Input Shaft & Planetary Assembly Components

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
1	Transfer Case Input Shaft Seal
2	Transfer Case Input Shaft Bearing Outer Retaining Ring WARNING: 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 NOTE: Interim 2012 model year for Magna transfer case RPOs NQF/NQG/NQH, a second-design front case half assembly and planetary carrier were implemented into second-design assemblies. Refer to New Product Information .
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 Assembly NOTE: Only remove the bearing if faulty. Refer to Front Output Shaft and Input Shaft Cleaning and Inspection .
9	Transfer Case Planetary Carrier Sun Gear Thrust Washer
10	Transfer Case High/Low Planetary Carrier Assembly
11	Transfer Case Input Shaft Inner Retaining Ring
12	Transfer Case Input Shaft Bearing Assembly