Transfer Case: Disassembly
- Clean the transfer case exterior with solvent and dry with compressed air.
- Using the special tool, secure the transfer case to a work bench. Rotate the transfer case so that the output shaft is pointing upward.
- Drain the fluid from the transfer case, if not done previously.
- Using a suitable tool, remove and discard the oil seal.
- Remove the coil wire pin from the electrical connector.
- Remove the wire connector spacer.
- Remove the coil wire pin (tan wire).
- Use an electrical connector pin extractor tool.
- Remove the bolts and transfer case shift motor.
- Remove the three coil nuts and washers.
- Remove the 20 bolts.
- Separate the transfer case halves.
- Use the pry bosses to separate the case halves.
- Using the special tools, remove the rear output shaft support bearing.
- Using the special tools, remove the front output shaft rear bearing.
- Remove the snap ring.
- Inspect the snap ring for wear or damage. Install a new snap ring as necessary.
- Remove the caged thrust bearing assembly.
- Inspect the bearing for wear or damage. Install a new bearing as necessary.
- Remove the cam/coil housing.
- Remove the steel balls and the cam.
- Remove the wave spring.
- Remove and discard the snap ring.
- Remove the lockup shift fork spring.
- Remove the clutch pack assembly.
- Remove the drive chain and the sprockets as an assembly.
- Inspect the drive chain for wear or damage. Inspect the sprockets for broken or cracked teeth. Install new components as necessary.
- Remove the thrust bearing assembly.
- Remove the thrust washer.
- The upper thrust washer may be attached to the sprocket.
- Remove the thrust bearing.
- Remove the thrust washer.
- Inspect the washers and bearing for wear or damage. Install new components as necessary.
- Remove the thrust washer.
- Remove the lockup collar and the lockup fork as an assembly.
- Separate and inspect the lockup collar and the lockup fork for wear or damage.
- Remove and clean the oil pan magnet.
- Remove the output shaft hub.
- Remove the oil pump assembly.
- Remove the output shaft.
- Remove the reduction shift fork, the reduction hub, and the shift cam as an assembly.
- Separate and inspect the reduction hub and the reduction shift fork for wear or damage.
- Remove the shift fork shaft.
- Remove the front planet.
- Using a drift and a hammer, remove the front planet needle bearing, if necessary.
- Remove the ring gear.
- Remove the snap ring.
- Inspect the snap ring for wear or damage. Install a new snap ring as necessary.
- Remove the ring gear.
- Remove the snap ring.
- Remove the snap ring and the front output shaft.
- Inspect the snap ring for wear or damage. Install a new snap ring as necessary.
- Remove and discard the front output shaft oil seal.
- Remove and discard the front input shaft oil seal.
- Using a suitable driver, remove the front planet support bearing.
- Using a suitable driver, remove the front output shaft support bearing.
- Using a suitable tool, remove and discard the shifter shaft seal.
WARNING:
Make sure protective eyewear is in place.
WARNING:
Use a petroleum-based solvent to clean the transfer case. Refer to the solvent manufacturer's safety precautions to prevent personal injury or transfer case damage.
CAUTION:
Seal all openings before cleaning the transfer case exterior. This will prevent entry of dirt and water, which can cause damage to internal components.
NOTE:
It is normal to find metal shavings after removing the self-tapping transfer case bolts.
CAUTION:
When removing the clutch pack assembly, do not separate the clutch pack assembly. Keep tension on the clutch pack upon removal. Set the clutch pack assembly on the bench in the same position as located in the transfer case. 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.
WARNING:
Do not disassemble the shift cam assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not let the front output shaft fall when removing the snap ring.
NOTE:
Carefully remove the seal, do not damage the seal bore.
NOTE:
Carefully remove the seal, do not damage the seal bore.