Transfer Case Assemble: Notes

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Fig 1: Installing Bearings, Washers, Gear And Pin

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J 5590 Crankshaft Sprocket Installer
J 8001 Dial Indicator Set
J 36797 Seal Installer
J 44752 Bearing, Race, and Seal Installer
J 44753 Bearing and Seal Installer
J 44755 Holding Fixture
J 44757 Shim Selection Kit
J 44907 Bearing Installer
J 44908 Bearing Race Installer

Important:

The transfer case is assembled for proper gear tooth clearances, backlash, and bearing preloads with selective shims.
Do not assemble the internal components dry. Lightly lubricate the bearing races, bearings, gears, and oil seals with the proper lubricant. Components in the transaxle portion of the transfer case should be lubricated with DEXRON III GM P/N 12378470 (Canadian P/N 10952622) or equivalent. Components in the hypoid gear portion of the transfer case should be lubricated with GM P/N 12378514 (Canadian P/N 88901045).