PROCEDURE
AIR SUSPENSION CONTROL PROHIBITED (w/ Air Suspension)
DRAIN TRANSFER OIL
REMOVE FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY
REMOVE NO. 2 TRANSFER CASE PLUG
Using a 17 mm straight hexagon wrench, remove the No. 2 transfer case plug and transfer case plug gasket.
REMOVE OUTPUT SHAFT COMPANION FLANGE SUB-ASSEMBLY
| *a | Turn |
| *b | Hold |
Using SST, hold the output shaft companion flange sub-assembly in place and remove the transfer output shaft companion flange bolt.
Remove the output shaft companion flange sub-assembly from the transfer assembly.
REMOVE TRANSFER OUTPUT SHAFT COMPANION FLANGE OIL SEAL
Using SST, tap out the transfer output shaft companion flange oil seal.
Note
Be careful not to damage the transfer output shaft companion flange oil seal or front transfer case contact surface.
INSTALL TRANSFER OUTPUT SHAFT COMPANION FLANGE OIL SEAL
Using SST and a hammer, tap in a new transfer output shaft companion flange oil seal to the position shown in the illustration.
| Standard oil seal depth |
|---|
| 2.5 to 3.0 mm (0.0985 to 0.118 in.) from the top edge of the case |
Tech Tips
Assemble SST and wrap SST with vinyl tape to hold it together.
Apply a small amount of MP grease to the lip of the transfer output shaft companion flange oil seal.
INSTALL OUTPUT SHAFT COMPANION FLANGE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Temporarily install the output shaft companion flange to the transfer assembly with the transfer output shaft companion flange bolt.
| *a | Turn |
| *b | Hold |
Using SST, hold the transfer output shaft companion flange in place and tighten the transfer output shaft companion flange bolt.
Tech Tips
Use M8 x P1.25 bolts with a length beneath the head of 55 mm to secure SST to the output shaft companion flange sub-assembly.
INSTALL NO. 2 TRANSFER CASE PLUG
Using a 17 mm straight hexagon wrench, install a new transfer case gasket and the No. 2 transfer case plug.
INSTALL FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY
ADD TRANSFER OIL
INSPECT TRANSFER OIL LEAK