Transfer Case: Assembly
- Lubricate all internal components with the recommended transfer case lubricant during reassembly.
- Clean the mating surfaces of the cases.
- Using a suitable press and the special tools, install the front planet support bearing.
- Using a suitable press and the special tools, install the front output shaft support bearing.
- Using the special tool, install a new oil seal.
- Using the special tool, install a new shifter shaft seal.
- Install the case to the transmission holding fixture. Secure the case to the work bench.
- Using the special tools, install a new oil seal.
- Install the ring gear.
- Position the ring gear in the case.
- Install the snap ring.
- Install the front output shaft and the snap ring.
- Install the front planet.
- Install the shift fork shaft.
- Install the reduction shift fork, the reduction hub, and the shift cam as an assembly.
- Install the output shaft.
- Install the oil pump assembly.
- Make sure the oil pump finger is in the slot in the case.
- Install the oil pan magnet into its slot in the case.
- Install the output shaft hub.
- Install the lockup collar and the lockup fork as an assembly.
- Install the three-piece thrust bearing assembly.
- Install the thrust washer.
- Install the thrust bearing.
- Install the thrust washer.
- Install the drive chain and the sprockets as an assembly.
- Install the clutch pack assembly.
- Install the lockup shift fork spring.
- Install a new snap ring.
- Install the wave spring.
- Install the cam and the steel balls.
- Install the cam/coil housing.
- Install the thrust bearing assembly.
- Install the snap ring.
- Using a suitable press and the special tool, install the rear output shaft support bearing.
- Using a suitable press and the special tool, install the front output shaft rear bearing.
- Apply a bead of silicone sealant to the transfer case mating surfaces, then position the two transfer case halves together. Tighten the bolts evenly in a star pattern.
- Position the coil studs through the case holes, make sure the shift cam shaft is aligned with its case bore, and the lockup shift fork spring is in position.
- Install the coil washers and nuts.
- Using the special tool, install the oil seal.
- Install the transfer case shift motor.
- Install the coil wire pin in the electrical connector.
- Remove the wire connector spacer.
- Install the coil wire pin. Reinstall the wire connector spacer.
- Remove the transfer case from the special tool.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to crush the seal.
NOTE:
If removed, using a suitable press and the special tool 308-085, install the needle bearing into the front planet. Be careful not to crush the bearing cage.
NOTE:
Assemble the reduction hub and the reduction shift fork.
NOTE:
Assemble the lockup collar and the lockup fork.
CAUTION:
When installing the clutch assembly, do not separate the clutch pack assembly. The thrust washer in the lower clutch pack uses tabs to hold it in place. If the thrust washer is not in place, a transfer case clearance problem can occur.
CAUTION:
Applying too much silicone sealant can plug the fluid filter and cause transfer case failure.