Installation Procedure

Fig 1: Identifying Transfer Case Heat Shield Bolts And Transfer Case Heat Shield

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If the transfer case heat shield was previously removed, complete the following steps.
- Install the transfer case heat shield (2).
- Install the transfer case heat shield bolts (1).
  CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  
  Tightening torque
  
  Tighten the bolts to 11 N.m (97 lb in).
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Transfer Case And Bolts
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Install the transfer case (2) from the transaxle.
Install the bolts (1) securing the transfer case to the transaxle.
Tightening torque

Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
Install the rear transmission mount and bracket. Refer to TRANSMISSION REAR MOUNT BRACKET REPLACEMENT (AWD) .
Remove the jackstand supporting the transaxle.
Install the transfer case heat shield.

Fig 3: Identifying Transfer Case And Bolts
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Install the transfer case mounting bracket (3).
Install the transfer case mounting bracket bolts (1).
Tightening torque

Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
Install the transfer case mounting bracket bolt (2).
Tightening torque

Tighten the bolts to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).

Fig 4: Identifying Transfer Case And Bolts
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Install the transfer case mounting bracket (2).
Install the transfer case mounting bracket bolts (1, 3).
Tightening torque

Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
Install both catalytic converters. Refer to CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT - RIGHT SIDE and CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT - LEFT SIDE .
Install the right wheel drive shaft. Refer to FRONT WHEEL DRIVE SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
Fill the transfer case with fluid. Refer to TRANSFER CASE FLUID REPLACEMENT .
Lower the vehicle.