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Transfer Case - NV241: Removal

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  1. Raise and support vehicle.
  2. Remove skid plate, if equipped.
  3. Position drain oil container under transfer case.
  4. Remove transfer case drain plug and drain lubricant into container.
  5. Disconnect vent hose and vacuum harness at transfer case switch.
  6. Disconnect shift rod from grommet in transfer case shift lever, or from floor shift arm whichever provides easy access. Use channel lock style pliers to press rod out of lever grommet.
  7. Support transmission with jack stand.
  8. Remove rear crossmember.
  9. Mark front and rear propeller shafts for assembly reference.
  10. Remove front and rear propeller shafts. (Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT article.)
  11. Support transfer case with suitable jack. Secure transfer case to jack with safety chains.
  12. Remove nuts attaching transfer case to transmission.
  13. Move transfer case assembly rearward until free of transmission output shaft.
  14. Lower jack and move transfer case from under vehicle.