Removal And Installation: MPT3015C
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
REMOVAL
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Using a suitable lifting device, raise and support the engine.
- Remove the transmission belly pan. Refer to BELLY PAN, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Mark the rear driveshaft and flanges for reassembly alignment. Remove the rear driveshaft from the vehicle. Refer to SHAFT, DRIVE, REAR, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Support the transfer case and transmission.
- Remove the transfer case skid plate. Refer to PLATE, SKID, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the transmission crossmember. Refer to CROSSMEMBER, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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1 - Driveshaft To Flange Bolts 2 - Driveshaft - Mark the front driveshaft and transfer case flange for reassembly alignment.
- Remove the front driveshaft to transfer case flange bolts. Separate the front driveshaft from the flange. Push the shaft in toward the front differential, support and set aside.
1 - Driveshaft To Flange Bolts - Mark the rear driveshaft and transfer case flange for reassembly alignment.
- Remove and DISCARD
the rear driveshaft to transfer case bolts. Separate the rear driveshaft from the flange, support and set aside.
1 - Transfer Case Shift Motor Wire Harness Connector - Disconnect the transfer case shift motor wire harness connector.
1 - Transfer Case to Transmission Bolts (Left Side) - Remove the left side transfer case to transmission bolts.
1 - Transfer Case to Transmission Bolts (Right Side) - Remove the right side transfer case to transmission bolts.
- Remove the transfer case from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Follow the removal procedure in reverse for general reassembly of the components on the vehicle. The steps listed below are calling out specific procedures that should be followed during installation.
During installation torque the following fasteners to specification:
| Transfer Case to Transmission Bolt | 48 N. m (35 Ft. Lbs.) | - |
| Front Driveshaft To Flange Bolts | 56 N. m (41 Ft. Lbs.) | If removed, NEW bolts must be installed and tightened to specifications. |
| Rear Driveshaft To Flange Bolts | 56 N. m (41 Ft. Lbs.) | If removed, NEW bolts must be installed and tightened to specifications. |
- Lightly grease the output shaft splines of the transmission.
- During installation of the driveshafts, align the previously created marks on the driveshafts with the marks on the output flanges.
- If necessary, fill the transfer case to the proper fluid level. Refer to CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, SPECIFICATIONS .