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Transfer Case

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  1. NOTE: The help of an assistant will be required.

    Position the transfer case on the crossmember. Lower the transmission approximately 25.4 mm (1 in).

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  2. NOTE: The help of an assistant will be required.

    Position the transfer case to the transmission and onto the output shaft.

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  3. NOTE: Do not reuse the old transfer case-to-transmission bolts.

    Install new transfer case-to-transmission bolts.

    Torque: 168 lb.in (19 Nm)

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  4. Refer to: Transmission Support Insulator (6R80) . Refer to: Transmission Support Insulator (10R80) .
  5. Install the LH exhaust support bracket and bolt.

    Torque: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)

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  6. Install the transmission support crossmember. Refer to: Transmission Support Crossmember - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission - 10R80 .
  7. Connect the vent hose to the transfer case.
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  8. Connect the shift motor electrical connector and attach the harness retainer clip to the transfer case.
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  9. NOTE: Align the index marks made during removal.

    Install the rear driveshaft. Refer to: Rear Driveshaft .

  10. NOTE: Align the index marks made during removal.

    Install the front driveshaft. Refer to: Front Driveshaft .

  11. Check the transfer case fluid level. Refer to: Transfer Case Draining and Filling .
  12. If equipped. Position the skid plate and install the skid plate bolts.

    Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

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