REMOVE TRANSFER COVER GASKET
Remove the transfer cover gasket from the transfer assembly.
REMOVE TRANSFER CASE BREATHER PLUG
Using a screwdriver and a hammer, remove the transfer case breather plug from the No. 1 transfer case cover.
Note
Be careful not to damage the contact surface of the No. 1 transfer case cover.
REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSFER CASE COVER
Remove the 8 bolts.
Using a brass bar and a hammer, remove the No. 1 transfer case cover from the transfer case.
Note
Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the case and cover.
REMOVE BREATHER OIL DEFLECTOR
Remove the bolt and breather oil deflector from the No. 1 transfer case cover.
REMOVE TRANSFER DYNAMIC DAMPER
Remove the 3 bolts and the transfer dynamic damper from the transfer extension housing sub-assembly.
REMOVE TRANSFER CASE STRAIGHT PIN
Remove the 4 transfer case straight pins from the transfer case.
REMOVE TRANSFER AND TRANSAXLE SETTING STUD BOLT
Remove the 4 transfer and transaxle setting stud bolts.
FIX TRANSFER ASSEMBLY
Fix the transfer assembly to the overhaul attachment.
REMOVE TRANSFER EXTENSION HOUSING DUST DEFLECTOR
Using a plastic hammer, remove the transfer extension housing dust deflector from the transfer extension housing sub-assembly.
REMOVE TRANSFER EXTENSION HOUSING TYPE T OIL SEAL
Using SST, remove the transfer extension housing type T oil seal from the transfer extension housing.
Note
Be careful not to damage the oil-seal-fitted surface of the housing and the inside surface of the bush.
REMOVE TRANSFER EXTENSION HOUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the 4 bolts.
Using a plastic hammer, remove the transfer extension housing sub-assembly from the transfer case.
INSPECT PRELOAD
Using SST and a torque wrench, check the initial torque with the backlash range.
Tech Tips
Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 160 mm (6.30 in.).
Using SST and a torque wrench, check the initial torque while the driven pinion is in contact with the ring gear face.
Tech Tips
Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 160 mm (6.30 in.).
REMOVE CENTER DIFFERENTIAL LOCK SLEEVE
Using snap ring pliers, remove the shaft snap ring.
Using SST, remove the CTR differential lock sleeve.
REMOVE O-RING
Using a screwdriver with the tip protected by vinyl tape, remove the O-ring from the CTR differential lock sleeve.
Note
Be careful not to damage the lock sleeve's groove for the O-ring.
REMOVE TRANSFER CASE OIL SEAL
Using SST, remove the transfer case oil seal from the case.
Note
Be careful not to damage the oil-seal-fitted surface of the case.
REMOVE TRANSFER RH BEARING RETAINER OIL SEAL
Using SST, remove the transfer RH bearing retainer oil seal from the transfer RH bearing retainer sub-assembly.
Note
Be careful not to damage the oil-seal-fitted surface of the retainer.
REMOVE TRANSFER RH BEARING RETAINER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the 7 bolts from the transfer RH bearing retainer sub-assembly.
Using SST, make a clearance between the transfer RH bearing retainer sub-assembly and the transfer case.
Remove SST.
Using SST, remove the transfer RH bearing retainer sub-assembly from the transfer case.
REMOVE O-RING
Using a screwdriver with the tip protected by vinyl tape, remove the 2 O-rings from the transfer RH bearing retainer sub-assembly.
Note
Be careful not to damage the retainer's grooves for the O-rings.
REMOVE CENTER DIFFERENTIAL CASE TAPERED ROLLER BEARING
Fix the transfer RH bearing retainer sub-assembly in a vise.
Using SST, remove the center differential case tapered roller bearing RH outer race, No. 2 transfer ring gear mounting case washer and No. 2 transfer RH bearing retainer oil seal from the transfer RH bearing retainer sub-assembly.
Note
Be careful not to damage the oil-seal-fitted surface of the transfer RH bearing retainer sub-assembly.
REMOVE SIDE GEAR SHAFT HOLDER BEARING
Using snap ring pliers, remove the side gear shaft holder hole snap ring.
Remove the side gear shaft holder bearing from the transfer RH bearing retainer sub-assembly.
REMOVE TRANSFER RING GEAR MOUNTING CASE
Remove the transfer ring gear mounting case from the transfer case.
REMOVE CENTER DIFFERENTIAL CASE TAPERED ROLLER BEARING
Using SST, remove the inner race of the center differential case tapered roller bearing from the transfer ring gear mounting case.
Note
Apply grease to the screw thread and tip of SST before use.
When the roller comes off due to deformation of the gauge, completely remove the roller and remaining inner races of the center differential case tapered roller bearing from the transfer ring gear mounting case.
Note
Apply grease to the screw thread and tip of SST before use.
Using SST, remove the inner race of the center differential case tapered roller bearing from the transfer ring gear mounting case.
Note
Apply grease to the screw thread and tip of SST before use.
When the roller comes off due to deformation of the gauge, completely remove the roller and remaining inner races of the center differential case tapered roller bearing from the transfer ring gear mounting case.
Note
Apply grease to the screw thread and tip of SST before use.
REMOVE RING GEAR
Put matchmarks on the transfer ring gear mounting case and the ring gear.
Remove the 12 bolts.
Using a plastic hammer, remove the ring gear by tapping around its periphery.
Note
Do not damage the teeth of the ring gear.
REMOVE TRANSFER GEAR NUT
Using SST and a hammer, unstake the transfer gear nut.
Using SST, remove the transfer gear nut.
Using a press, remove the driven pinion, transfer driven pinion rear bearing inner race and transfer pinion bearing spacer.
Note
Put shop cloths around the transfer case to help prevent the driven pinion from dropping out of the bearing.
Place something like wooden blocks under the case to keep its level.
REMOVE TRANSFER DRIVEN PINION FRONT BEARING
Using SST and a press, remove the transfer driven pinion front bearing inner race from the driven pinion.
REMOVE CENTER DIFFERENTIAL CASE TAPERED ROLLER BEARING
Using a brass bar and a hammer, lightly strike the center differential case tapered roller bearing LH outer race at 2 positions to remove it from the transfer case.
REMOVE TRANSFER OUTPUT SHAFT WASHER
Remove the ring gear mounting case plate washer from the transfer case.
REMOVE CENTER DIFFERENTIAL CASE TAPERED ROLLER BEARING
Using a brass bar and a hammer, lightly strike the transfer driven pinion front bearing outer race at 2 points to remove it from the transfer case.
REMOVE RING GEAR MOUNTING CASE PLATE WASHER
Remove the transfer output washer from the transfer case.
REMOVE TRANSFER DRIVEN PINION REAR BEARING
Using a brass bar and a hammer, lightly strike the transfer driven pinion rear bearing outer race at 2 points to remove it from the transfer case.