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Service Information: Removal

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Fig 1: Fill/Drain Plug And I.D. Tag Locations
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1 - FILL PLUG
2 - DRAIN PLUG
3 - SHIFT MOTOR AND MODE SENSOR ASSEMBLY
  1. Shift transfer case into NEUTRAL.
  2. Raise vehicle.
  3. Remove transfer case drain plug (2) and drain transfer case lubricant. See Fig 1.
    Fig 2: Remove NV245 Transfer Case
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    1 - NV245 TRANSFER CASE
    2 - NUTS
    3 - TRANSMISSION
    4 - TRANSFER CASE VENT TUBE
  4. Support transmission (3) with jack stand.
  5. Remove rear crossmember and skid plate, if equipped.
  6. Disconnect front propeller shaft from transfer case at companion flange. Remove rear propeller shaft from vehicle. (Refer to DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/PROPELLER SHAFT/PROPELLER SHAFT - REMOVAL)
    CAUTION: Do not allow propshafts to hang at attached end. Damage to joint can result.
  7. Disconnect the transfer case shift motor and mode sensor connector.
  8. Disconnect transfer case vent hose (4). See Fig 2.
  9. Support transfer case (1) with transmission jack.
  10. Secure transfer case to jack with chains.
  11. Remove nuts (2) attaching transfer case to transmission.
  12. Pull transfer case and jack rearward to disengage transfer case.
  13. Remove transfer case from under vehicle.
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