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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the engine and transaxle from the vehicle. Refer to Engine Replacement in Engine Mechanical.
  2. Place a drain pan or suitable container under the transfer case assembly.
    3. Fig 1: Transfer Case Drain Plug And Gasket
    GM840167Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the transfer case drain plug and gasket (1).
  4. Drain the transfer case.
    5. Fig 2: Engine Mount Bracket
    GM840615Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the left rear engine mount bracket (1) from the engine block.
    6. Fig 3: Transfer Case Bracket Bolts And Upper/Lower Bolts
    GM840160Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the upper 2 bolts (1) from the transfer case bracket.
  7. Remove the lower 3 bolts (3) from the transfer case bracket.
  8. Remove the bracket from the transfer case.
  9. Remove the 4 right transfer case bracket bolts (2), then remove the bracket from the transfer case.
    10. Fig 4: Front/Rear Transfer Case Retaining Nuts
    GM840677Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the 2 front transfer case retaining nuts (2).
  11. Remove the 4 rear transfer case retaining nuts (1).
  12. Using a soft faced hammer, gently dislodge the transfer case from the transaxle assembly.
  13. Slide the transfer case horizontally to remove it from the mounting studs.
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