Transfer Case MPT3028C: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the transmission belly pan. Refer to BELLY PAN, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Support the transfer case and transmission.
- Remove the transfer case skid plate. Refer to PLATE, SKID, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the exhaust muffler resonator. Refer to MUFFLER, EXHAUST, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION - 2.0L or MUFFLER, EXHAUST, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION - 3.6L or MUFFLER, EXHAUST, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION - 5.7L .
- 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.CAUTION:
Never allow driveshaft to hang unsupported while connected to Power Transfer Unit (PTU), rear driveline module or front axle flanges. If driveshaft is hung unsupported, damage may occur to joint or boot from over-angulation.
- Remove and DISCARD
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.CAUTION:
Do not allow the driveshaft to hang from the vehicle unsupported. Damage may occur to the joint, boot, and center bearing from over-angulation.
- Support the driveshaft near the center bearing.
1 - Exhaust Hanger Bolts 2 - Exhaust Hangers - Remove the exhaust hangers.
1 - Rear Driveshaft Center Support Bearing Bolts 2 - Exhaust Heat Shield - Remove and DISCARD
the rear driveshaft center support bearing bolts and remove the exhaust heat shield.
1 - Driveshaft To Flange Bolts - Remove and DISCARD
the rear driveshaft to transfer case flange bolts. Separate the rear driveshaft from the flange, support and set aside.
1 - Shift Motor M8 Cover Bolt 2 - Shift Motor M10 Cover Bolts - Remove the shift motor cover bolts and cover.
- PHEV vehicle only, remove the transfer case bending damper.
1 - Transfer Case Shift Motor Wire Harness Connector 2 - Transfer Case Position Sensor Wire Harness Connector - Disconnect the transfer case shift motor wire harness connector.
- Disconnect the transfer case position sensor wire harness connector.
1 - Transfer Case to Transmission Bolts (Left Side) 1 - Transfer Case to Transmission Bolts (Right Side) - Remove the left and right side transfer case to transmission bolts.
- Remove the transfer case from the vehicle.