Disassembly [11/2018 - 10/2019]: Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- REMOVE TRANSFER AND TRANSAXLE SETTING STUD BOLT
- SECURE TRANSFER ASSEMBLY
- Secure the transfer assembly to the overhaul attachment.
- REMOVE TRANSFER CASE STRAIGHT PIN
- Remove the 2 transfer case straight pins.
- REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSFER CASE PLUG
- Remove the No. 1 transfer case plug and gasket.
- REMOVE TRANSFER DRAIN PLUG
- Using a 10 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the transfer drain plug and gasket.
- REMOVE TRANSFER FILLER PLUG
- Using a 10 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the transfer filler plug and gasket.
- REMOVE NO. 1 4 WHEEL DRIVE POSITION SWITCH
- REMOVE TRANSFER CASE BREATHER PLUG
- REMOVE TRANSFER CASE OIL SEAL
See step 4
- REMOVE TRANSFER CASE OIL SEAL RH
- INSPECT TOTAL PRELOAD NOTE:
- When replacing the output shaft companion flange and No. 2 transfer case oil seal, be sure to check the preload.
- If the output shaft companion flange and No. 2 transfer case oil seal were replaced without checking the preload, replace the transfer assembly.
- REMOVE OUTPUT SHAFT COMPANION FLANGE NUT
- Place a matchmark on the output shaft companion flange sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
*a Matchmark HINT:
Place a matchmark aligned with the groove on the transfer gear.
- Using a screwdriver and hammer, unstake the output shaft companion flange nut.NOTE:
- Completely unstake the output shaft companion flange nut.
- Do not damage the threads of the transfer gear.
- Place a matchmark on the output shaft companion flange sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
- REMOVE OUTPUT SHAFT COMPANION FLANGE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE NO. 2 TRANSFER CASE OIL SEAL
See step 7