Installation Procedure
- Clean the contact surfaces between the transfer case and the transmission. Install a new transfer case-to-transmission O-ring (1).
- Support the transfer case with a suitable jack, and secure with suitable straps.
- Raise and align the transfer case in the correct position in relation to the transmission.
- Install the transfer case (1) to the transmission.
- Refer to CAUTION: RETAINER
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Install the transfer case-to-transmission bolts (2).
- Install the transfer case-to-transmission center bolt (3). The center bolt is accessed through the opening in the center of the transfer case.
- Tighten the bolts to 110 Nm (81 lb ft) .
- Install the support bracket (1).
- Install the transfer case support bracket-to-transfer case bolts (2)
- Install the transfer case support bracket-to-engine bolts (3)
- Install the support bracket between the transfer case and the engine carefully in three steps to avoid breakage.
- 11.1. Tighten the support bracket-to-transfer case bolts (2) to 5 Nm (44 lb in) .
- 11.2. Tighten the support bracket-to-engine bolts (3) to 60 Nm (44 lb in) .
- 11.3. Tighten the support bracket-to-fastener bolts to 60 Nm (44 lb in) .
- Install the transmission rear mount bracket.
- Install the transfer case vent hose (2), strap (1), and bolt (3).
- Tighten the transfer case breather hose bolt, if equipped, to 22 Nm (17 lb ft) .
- Install the drivetrain and front suspension frame. Refer to TRANSMISSION REAR MOUNT REPLACEMENT (AWD) or TRANSMISSION REAR MOUNT REPLACEMENT (FWD) .
- Install the right driveshaft. Refer to FRONT WHEEL DRIVE SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
- Install the propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
- Fill the transmission with oil. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID REPLACEMENT .
- Fill with transfer case oil. Refer to APPROXIMATE FLUID CAPACITIES .