Companion Flange And Range Lever

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Fig 1: Remove/Install Lever Bolt - Typical

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1 - RANGE LEVER

2 - RANGE LEVER BOLT

3 - TRANSFER CASE

Install range lever (1) and bolt (2) on sector shaft. Tighten bolt to 27-34 N.m (20-25 ft. lbs.) torque. See Fig 1.

Fig 2: Remove/Install Transfer Case Position Sensor
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1 - TRANSFER CASE POSITION SENSOR

2 - TRANSFER CASE
Inspect the o-ring on the transfer case position sensor. Replace the o-ring if necessary.
Install the transfer case position sensor (1) in the front case (2). See Fig 2. Tighten sensor to 20-34 N.m (15-25 ft. lbs.) torque.

Fig 3: Companion Flange Seal Washer Installation
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1 - SEAL WASHER
Install new seal washer (1) on front output shaft. See Fig 3.
Lubricate companion flange hub with transmission fluid and install flange onto the front output shaft.
Install new flange nut onto front output shaft.
Tighten flange nut to 122-176 N.m (90-130 ft. lbs.) torque.