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Transfer Case Shift Lever: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Shift the transfer case into 4H.
  3. Remove the shift lever boot and bezel. Slide the boot and bezel upward on the shift lever.
  4. Remove the 2 screws and the inner shift lever boot and bracket. Slide the boot upward on the shift lever.
  5. Remove the shift lever bolt that attaches the shift lever to the transfer case control. Remove the shift lever and the bezel and boot as an assembly.
  6. Disconnect the shift linkage from the lower shifter arm.
  7. Remove the transfer case control pivot bolt and the transfer case control bracket bolt, then remove the transfer case control assembly. Discard the pivot bolt.