Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Pontiac Torrent and 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Drain the transfer case fluid. Refer to Transfer Case Fluid Replacement .
- Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement .
- Remove the right wheel drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
- Remove both catalytic converters. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (LY7) and Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LY7) .
- Remove the transfer case mounting bracket bolts (1, 2, 4).
- Remove the transfer case mounting bracket (3).
- Support the transaxle with a jackstand.
- Remove the rear transmission mount and bracket. Refer to Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement - Rear (AWD) or Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement - Rear (FWD) .
- Remove the bolts (1) securing the transfer case to the transaxle.
- Remove the transfer case (2) from the transaxle.
- If replacing the transfer case, complete the following steps.
- Remove the transfer case heat shield bolts (1).
- Remove the transfer case heat shield (2).