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Installation Procedure

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  1. Rotate the transfer case so that the transfer case is perpendicular to the transmission.
  2. Raise the transfer case into position.
  3. Rotate the transfer case so that the transfer case aligns with the transfer case adapter.
  4. Install the transfer case.
  5. Install the fuel feed and return pipe bracket.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  6. Install the transfer case adapter nuts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nuts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Installing Transfer Case Adapter
    G01456523Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the transmission mount.
    Fig 2: Installing Transmission Mount
    G01456524Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the transmission mount bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).

    Fig 3: Installing Transmission Mount Bolts
    G01456525Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the crossmember.
  10. Install the crossmember bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).

    Fig 4: Installing Crossmember
    G01456526Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the transmission mount nuts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nuts to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

  12. Remove the transmission jacks from the transmission and transfer case.
    Fig 5: Installing Transmission Mount Nuts
    G01456527Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Position the harness to the transfer case.
  14. Install the harness clips to the transfer case.
  15. Connect the speed sensor electrical connectors (1).
  16. Connect the encoder motor electrical connector (2).
  17. Install the harness in-line to engine harness connector clip to the fuel feed and return pipe bracket.
    Fig 6: Connecting Speed Sensor And Encoder Motor Electrical Connectors
    G01456528Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Position the vent hose to the transfer case.
  19. Install the vent hose (2) to the transfer case fitting (1).
  20. Install the rear propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - REAR in Propeller Shaft.
  21. Install the front propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - FRONT in Propeller Shaft.
  22. Fill the transfer case with fluid.
  23. Install the transfer case shield, if equipped. Refer to TRANSFER CASE SHIELD REPLACEMENT .
    Fig 7: Installing Vent Hose To Transfer Case Fitting
    G01456529Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.