Transfer Case Mount: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE





1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting Points.
2. Support the transfer case and the transmission assemblies with a suitable hydraulic jack.
3. Remove the two bolts (1).
4. Separate the transfer case skid plate from the transfer case crossmember.
5. Remove the three torque stopper mounting bolts (2) from the transfer case crossmember.





6. Remove the six bolts (3) and the transfer case crossmember from the undercarriage.
7. Remove one bolt and the transfer case rear mount (2) from the transfer case.
8. Inspect the transfer case rear mount for excessive wear or damage. Replace as necessary.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. Install the transfer case rear mount to the transfer case.
2. Secure the transfer case rear mount with one bolt.
^ Tighten the transfer case rear mount bolt to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.)

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the transfer case crossmember (1) to the undercarriage.
4. Secure the transfer case crossmember with six bolts.
^ Tighten the transfer case crossmember bolts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).





5. Install the three torque stopper mounting bolts to the transfer case crossmember.
^ Tighten the torque stopper mounting bolts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).

6. Install the transfer case skid plate to the transfer case crossmember.
7. Secure the transfer case skid plate with two bolts.
^ Tighten the transfer case skid plate bolts to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).

8. Remove the hydraulic transmission jack.
9. Lower the vehicle.