Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Removal Procedure
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING in General Information.
- Remove the transfer case shield from the crossmember. Refer to TRANSFER CASE SHIELD REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the brace from the transfer case left side shown, if equipped.
- Drain the transfer case of fluid. Refer to TRANSFER CASE FLUID REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the rear propeller shaft from the vehicle.
- For vehicles equipped with the one piece propeller shaft, refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - ONE PIECE in Propeller Shaft.
- For vehicles equipped with the two piece propeller shaft, refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - TWO PIECE in Propeller Shaft.
- Remove the front propeller shaft from the vehicle. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - FRONT in Propeller Shaft.
- Remove the motor/encoder electrical connector.
- Remove the electrical wiring harness from the transfer case.
- Remove the vent hose from the transfer case.
- Support the transmission with a suitable jack stand.
- Remove the transmission mount retaining bolts from the transmission support.
- Remove the transmission support mounting bolts from the frame.
- Remove the transmission support assembly.
- Remove the transmission mount from the transfer case adapter (automatic transmission only).
- Remove the transfer case to the transfer case adapter retaining nuts.
Important: The following service procedure should be performed with the aid of another technician.
- Remove the transfer case from the transfer case adapter straight back toward the rear of the vehicle.
- Lower the front of the transfer case.
- Raise the rear of the transfer case so that it above the torsion bar bracket.
- In a downward motion, remove the transfer case from the vehicle.
Important: If during the removal of the transfer case the gasket becomes damaged, do not reuse the gasket. Replace the damaged gasket with a new one. DO NOT use any type of sealant in place of the gasket.
- Remove the transfer case gasket.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.