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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Power Transfer Unit Face Seal
    GM3931381Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Clean the contact surfaces between the transfer case and the transmission.
  2. Install a NEW transfer case-to-transmission O-ring (1).
  3. Fig 2: Transmission Mount Bracket To Transmission Bolt
    GM4436573Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Support the transfer case with a suitable jack, and secure with suitable straps.
  5. Raise and align the transfer case in the correct position in relation to the transmission.
  6. Install the transfer case (6) to the transmission.
  7. Position the wiring harness bracket to the transfer case.
  8. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  9. Install the transfer case-to-transmission bolts (1, 3, 4, 5) and tighten to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
  10. Install a NEW transfer case-to-transmission bracket bolt (2) and tighten to 100 N.m (74 lb ft) plus 60-75 degrees.
  11. Fig 3: Transmission Mount Bracket To Transmission Bolt
    GM4439179Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Install a NEW transfer case-to-transmission bracket bolt (1) and tighten to 100 N.m (74 lb ft) plus 60-75 degrees.
  13. Connect the propeller shaft to the transfer case. Propeller Shaft Replacement
  14. Fig 4: Power Transfer Unit Case Vent Hose
    GM3824314Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Connect the transfer case vent hose (1) to the transfer case (2).
  16. Install the transfer case bracket. Transfer Case Bracket Replacement 
  17. Install the right wheel drive shaft. Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Right Side (AWD)Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Right Side (FWD)
  18. Install the catalytic converter. Three-Way Catalytic Converter Replacement (Bank 1, FWD)Three-Way Catalytic Converter Replacement (Bank 1, AWD)Three-Way Catalytic Converter Replacement (Bank 2)