Transfer Case Assembly: Disassembly

Using snap ring pliers, open the snap ring from the gap on the carrier assembly.
While opening the snap ring, remove the input shaft assembly, carrier assembly and thrust plate together from the transfer case.

Fig 1: Snapping Ring Pliers
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Remove the snap ring from the transfer case.

Fig 2: Removing Snap Ring From Transfer Case
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Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring.

Fig 3: Removing Snap Ring
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Using the bearing remover J-22912-01, remove the ball bearing from the input shaft.

Fig 4: Removing Ball Bearing From Input Shaft
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Remove the circular hub.
Remove the snap ring from the carrier assembly.

Fig 5: Removing Snap Ring From Carrier Assembly
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Remove the thrust plate from the carrier assembly.
Remove the snap ring before the ring gear.

Fig 6: Removing Thrust Plate From Carrier Assembly
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Using the ring gear remover J-42806 and a bench press, remove the ring gear from the transfer case.

Fig 7: Removing Ring Gear From Transfer Case
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NOTE: Removing ring gear needs a high-load press. This means the transfer case may be damaged. To remove and replace the ring gear, it is recommended that the transfer case assembly should be replaced.
Remove the ball bearing of the front output shaft from the transfer case.

Fig 8: Removing Ball Bearing

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