Transfer Case Assembly Replacement

Fig 1: Transfer Case Assembly Replacement

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Drain the transfer case. Refer to Transfer Case Fluid Replacement . Remove the front propeller shaft. Refer to Front Propeller Shaft Replacement . Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement . Remove the transfer case encoder motor. Refer to Transfer Case Motor/Encoder Replacement .
1	Crossmember Bolt (Qty: 4) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tip: Support the transmission assembly. Tighten: 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
2	Crossmember to Frame Bolt (Qty: 2) Tighten: 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
3	Transfer Case Crossmember Tip: Support the transfer case with a transmission jack.
4	Transfer Case Electrical Connector Tip: Disconnect transfer case electrical connector.
5	Transfer Case to Transmission Nut (Qty: 5) Tighten: 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
6	Transfer Assembly Case Tip: It may be necessary to tip the front of the transfer case downward to remove the transfer case from the vehicle.