Companion Flange And Range Lever

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Remove transfer case position sensor. See Fig 1.

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

2 - TRANSFER CASE
Install two bolts partially into the propeller shaft companion flange, 180° from each other. See Fig 2.
Install the rectangular end of the Flange Holder C-3281 over the bolts to hold the companion flange stationary and remove the nut holding the companion flange to the output shaft.

Use Remover C-452 to remove the companion flange. See Fig 3.

Fig 2: Hold Companion Flange - Typical

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1 - HOLDER C-3281

2 - BOLTS

3 - COMPANION FLANGE

Fig 3: Remove Companion Flange - Typical

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1 - TRANSFER CASE

2 - COMPANION FLANGE

3 - REMOVER C-452

Remove seal washer from front output shaft. Discard washer as it should not be reused.
Remove the bolt that attaches the range lever to sector shaft. Then move sector to neutral position and remove range lever from shaft. See Fig 4.

NOTE: Be sure to note the orientation of the range lever (lever up or down) so that it may be re-installed in the same direction.

Fig 4: Remove/Install Lever Bolt - Typical

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1 - RANGE LEVER

2 - RANGE LEVER BOLT

3 - TRANSFER CASE