Transfer Case

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NOTE: Vehicles with electronic shift transfer case and TorqShift® transmission shown in illustration, manual shift transfer case and/or TorqShift®6 transmission similar.

Fig 1: Transfer Case, Rear Driveshaft, Front Driveshaft And Gearmotor Encoder Electrical Connector With Torque Specifications

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Item	Part Number	Description
1	-	Rear driveshaft bolt (4 required)
2	4602	Rear driveshaft
3	-	Front driveshaft bolt (4 required)
4	4817	Front driveshaft
5	7034	Vent hose
6	-	Gearmotor encoder electrical connector
7	-	Gearmotor electrical connector
8	-	Transfer case-to-transmission bolt (6 required for TorqShift® and 11 for TorqShift®6)
9	7A195	Transfer case

All vehicles

Secure the transfer case to a suitable high-lift transmission jack with a safety strap. Position the transfer case to the extension housing.
Vehicles with TorqShift® transmission
NOTE: Hand tighten all transfer case-to-transmission bolts. Torque two bolts to specification that are opposite of each other first. Torque each bolt slowly in steps to avoid binding of the transfer case during tightening. After the first two bolts are torqued to specification, no further tightening sequence is required.

Install the 6 transfer case-to-transmission bolts. Remove the transmission jack.
- Tighten to 55 Nm (40 lb-ft).
Vehicles with TorqShift®6 transmission
NOTE: Hand tighten all transfer case-to-transmission bolts. Torque two bolts to specification that are opposite of each other first. Torque each bolt slowly in steps to avoid binding of the transfer case during tightening. After the first two bolts are torqued to specification, no further tightening sequence is required.

Install the 11 transfer case-to-transmission bolts.
- Tighten to 55 Nm (40 lb-ft).
Lift the transfer case up and install the transmission support crossmember. For additional information, refer to FULL FRAME & BODY MOUNTING . Remove the transmission jacks.
Vehicles with electric shift transfer case
Connect the gearmotor encoder electrical connector and the gearmotor electrical connector.

Fig 2: Locating Gearmotor Encoder Electrical Connector And Gearmotor Electrical Connector
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Vehicles with manual shift transfer case
Connect the manual shift linkage to the transmission.
Connect the 3-position mode switch electrical connector.

Fig 3: Locating Position Mode Switch Electrical Connector
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All vehicles
Connect the vent hose.

Fig 4: Locating Vent Hose
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Remove the high-lift jack.
Vehicles equipped with a flange
Align the index marks, then connect the rear driveshaft to the transfer case flange. Install the 4 new rear driveshaft bolts.
- Tighten to 102 Nm (75 lb-ft).
Align the index marks, then connect the front driveshaft to the transfer case flange. Install the 4 new front driveshaft bolts.
- Tighten to 111 Nm (82 lb-ft).
Vehicles equipped with a slip yoke
Install the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .
If equipped, install the transfer case skid plate and the 4 bolts.
- Tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 5: Locating Transfer Case Skid Plate
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If drained, fill the transfer case to capacity. For additional information, refer to TRANSFER CASE DRAINING AND FILLING .