Transfer Case Shift Lever - Original Assembly: Installation
CAUTION:
Carry out this procedure only if reinstalling the original transfer case control lever assembly. If installing a new transfer case control lever assembly. See TRANSFER CASE SHIFT LEVER - NEW ASSEMBLY .
- Align the new transfer case control lever assembly pivot bolt over the correct mounting hole in the transmission case and start the bolt into the threaded hole by hand.
- For vehicles with a gasoline engine and manual transmission, or a diesel engine and manual or automatic transmission, install the new bolt in the forward (LH) threaded hole in the transmission case.
- For vehicles with a gasoline engine and automatic transmission, install the new bolt in the rearward (RH) threaded hole in the transmission case.
- Position the detent plate locating pin in the unused threaded hole in the transmission case.
- For vehicles with a gasoline engine and manual transmission, or a diesel engine and manual or automatic transmission, position the pin in the rearward (RH) threaded hole in the transmission case.
- For vehicles with a gasoline engine and automatic transmission, position the pin in the forward (LH) threaded hole in the transmission case.
- Connect the control rod to the lower shifter arm.
- Hold the control lever against the 4H detent while tightening the bolt.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Position the shift lever with the bezel and boot assembly and install the bolt.
- Position the bezel and boot assembly and install the screws.
- Verify the shift sequence from 2H to 4L to 2H.
CAUTION:
Do not tighten the bolt that attaches the transfer case control lever assembly to the transmission case at this time.
CAUTION:
Verify that the control rod is still attached correctly to the transfer case.
CAUTION:
Verify that the transfer case is still in 4H.
CAUTION:
Hold the control lever against the 4H detent while tightening the bolt. This will ensure correct transfer case gear engagement during transfer case operation.