Removal and Replacement

Fig. 1 Transfer Case Mounting:

1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Drain transfer case fluid, then disconnect electrical connector from rear of transfer case, Fig. 1.
3. Squeeze locking tabs and pull connector from socket. Do not pull directly on wires or pull outward on locking tabs.
4. Disconnect front and rear driveshafts from transfer case.
5. Disconnect speedometer driven gear from rear cover of transfer case.
6. Remove strut which is connected to the engine block and transfer case. The catalytic converter is located along side the transfer case. Extreme high temperatures generated by the converter.
7. Support transfer with a suitable jack.
8. Remove transfer case attaching bolts, then slide case off output shaft.
9. Reverse procedure to install.