Transfer Case - Electronic Shift: Disassembly

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1. Attach the transfer case to the Transmission Holding Fixture.
   Fig 1: Removing Transfer Case From Transmission Holding Fixture

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2. Remove the gearmotor encoder assembly.
   Fig 2: Removing Gearmotor Encoder Assembly

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3. Remove the drain and fill plugs.
   Fig 3: Locating Drain And Fill Plugs

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4. Using the Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture to prevent the flange from turning, remove and discard the front output nut.
   Fig 4: Removing Front Driveshaft Flange Nut

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5. Using the 2 or 3 Jaw Puller, remove the flange.
   Fig 5: Removing Flange Using Jaw Pullers

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   Vehicles equipped with a flange 

6. Using the Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture to prevent the flange from turning, remove and discard the rear output nut.
   Fig 6: Removing Rear Output Flange Nut Using Tool

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7. Using the 2 or 3 Jaw Puller, remove the flange.
   Fig 7: Removing Flange Using Jaw Pullers

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8. Remove the slinger from the front flange and the rear flange, if necessary.
   Fig 8: Locating Front And Rear Flange Slinger

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9. Using the Slide Hammer with the Torque Converter Fluid Seal Remover, remove the rear output seal.
   Fig 9: Removing Rear Output Seal Using Slide Hammer And Torque Converter Fluid Seal Remover

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10. Using a suitable tool, remove the rear output seal.

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11. Remove and discard the 8 rear retainer bolts.
    Fig 10: Locating Rear Retainer Bolt

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12. Separate the rear retainer from the rear case and remove the rear retainer.
    Fig 11: Removing Rear Retainer From Rear Case

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13. Using the Front Pump Bushing Remover with the Handle and a suitable press, remove the needle bearing.
    Fig 12: Removing Needle Bearing Using Tools

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14. Disconnect the oil tube and remove the oil pump assembly.
    Fig 13: Locating Oil Pump Assembly And Oil Tube

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15. Remove and discard the retaining ring.
    1. Install the Output Shaft Rear Snap Ring Sleeve.
    2. Lift up on the shaft and remove and discard the retaining ring.
       Fig 14: Removing Retaining Ring

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16. Remove and discard the 25 case bolts.
    Fig 15: Locating Case Bolts

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17. Separate the case halves, then remove the rear case.
    Fig 16: Removing Rear Case

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18. Remove the oil tube.
    Fig 17: Locating Oil Tube

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19. Remove the ball bearing retaining ring.
    Fig 18: Locating Ball Bearing Retaining Ring

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20. Using the Drive Pinion Bearing Cup Installer with the Handle and a suitable press, remove the ball bearing.
    Fig 19: Removing Ball Bearing Using Tools

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21. Using the Universal Puller Set, remove the needle bearing.
    Fig 20: Removing Needle Bearing Using Universal Puller Set

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22. Remove the chip collector magnet.
    Fig 21: Locating Chip Collector Magnet

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23. Remove the driven sprocket retaining ring.
    Fig 22: Locating Driven Sprocket Retaining Ring

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24. Remove the drive sprocket retaining ring.
    Fig 23: Locating Drive Sprocket Retaining Ring

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25. Remove the mode spring.
    Fig 24: Locating Mode Spring

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26. Remove the drive sprocket, driven sprocket and the drive chain as an assembly.
    Fig 25: Removing Drive Sprockets And Chain

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27. Remove the mainshaft and the mode fork as an assembly.
    Fig 26: Removing Mainshaft And Mode Fork Assembly

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28. Slide the mode fork and synchronizer sleeve off the mainshaft, and separate the components.
    Fig 27: Locating Mode Fork, Shift Rail And Sleeve

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29. Place the mainshaft in a soft-jawed vise with the threaded end upward.
30. Remove the clutch gear.
    Fig 28: Removing Clutch Gear

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31. Remove the retaining ring and the synchronizer hub.
    Fig 29: Locating Synchronizer Hub Retaining Ring

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32. Remove the outer ring.
    Fig 30: Locating Outer Ring

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33. Remove the middle ring.
    Fig 31: Locating Middle Ring

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34. Remove the inner ring.
    Fig 32: Locating Drive Sprocket Inner Ring

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35. Remove the drive sprocket hub.
    Fig 33: Locating Mainshaft Drive Sprocket Hub

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36. Inspect all of the components for wear and damage.
37. Inspect the mode fork pads for wear.
    Fig 34: Locating Mode Fork Pads

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38. NOTE: Manual shift range fork shown in illustration, electric shift range fork similar.
    NOTE: Rotate the sector assembly to the 4-wheel high position for easy removal.

    Remove the range fork assembly and the range shift sleeve.

    Fig 35: Locating Range Fork Assembly And Range Shift Sleeve

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39. NOTE: Manual shift range fork shown in illustration, electric shift range fork similar.

    Inspect the range fork pads for wear. If the pads are worn, discard the range fork, the pads, the mainshaft and the sleeve.

    Fig 36: Locating Range Fork Pads

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40. Using the Torque Converter Fluid Seal Remover with the Slide Hammer, remove the input seal.
    Fig 37: Removing Input Seal Using Slide Hammer And Torque Converter Fluid Seal Remover

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41. Remove and discard the retaining ring.
    1. Install the Input Shaft Snap Ring Sleeve.
    2. Remove and discard the retaining ring.
       Fig 38: Removing Retaining Ring

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42. Remove the planetary assembly.
    Fig 39: Locating Planetary Assembly

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43. Remove the input bearing retaining ring.
    Fig 40: Locating Bearing Retainer Ring

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44. Using the Drive Pinion Bearing Cup Installer and a suitable press, remove the front input bearing.
    Fig 41: Removing Front Input Bearing Using Tools

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45. Using the Torque Converter Fluid Seal Remover with the Slide Hammer, remove the front output seal.
    Fig 42: Removing Front Input Seal Using Tools

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46. Remove and discard the retaining ring.
    1. Install the Output Shaft Front Snap Ring Sleeve.
    2. Remove and discard the retaining ring.
       Fig 43: Removing Retaining Ring

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47. Remove the Output Shaft Front Snap Ring Sleeve and the front output shaft.
    Fig 44: Removing Output Shaft Front Snap Ring Sleeve And Front Output Shaft

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48. Remove the front output ball bearing retaining ring.
    Fig 45: Locating Front Output Ball Bearing Retaining Ring

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49. Using the Rear Axle Oil Seal Installer with the Handle and a suitable press, remove the front output ball bearing.
    Fig 46: Removing Front Output Ball Bearing Using Tools

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50. Remove the lock plate retaining ring.
    Fig 47: Locating Lock Plate Retaining Ring

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51. Lift out the input gear.
    • Inspect the input gear for wear or damage. Install a new gear if necessary.
      Fig 48: Locating Input Gear

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52. Remove the lock plate.
    Fig 49: Locating Lock Plate

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53. Remove the front input gear thrust washer.
    Fig 50: Locating Front Input Gear Thrust Washer

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54. Remove the rear input gear thrust washer.
    Fig 51: Locating Rear Input Gear Thrust Washer

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55. Inspect the gear teeth and thrust washers for wear and damage. Install a new planetary gear assembly, if necessary.
    Fig 52: Locating Gear Teeth And Thrust Washers

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56. Remove the poppet assembly.
    Fig 53: Removing Poppet Assembly

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57. NOTE: If installing a new poppet spring, it must be similar in color to the original poppet spring.

    Disassemble the poppet screw, the spring and the poppet.

    Fig 54: Locating Poppet, Spring And Screw

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58. Remove the plastic retainer and the O-ring, and remove the sector assembly.
    Fig 55: Locating Sector Assembly

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