Removal Procedure
- Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
- Manual transmission: Drain the transmission fluid. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID REPLACEMENT .
- Automatic transmission: Drain the transmission fluid. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL AND CONDITION CHECK .
- Release the right drive shaft. Refer to FRONT WHEEL DRIVE SHAFT REPLACEMENT - RIGHT SIDE (GNB) or FRONT WHEEL DRIVE SHAFT REPLACEMENT - RIGHT SIDE (PETROL) .
- Remove the front wheelhouse front liner. Refer to FRONT WHEELHOUSE FRONT LINER REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the subframe. Refer to SUBFRAME, REPLACE (GNA) or SUBFRAME, REPLACE (GNB)
- Remove the transmission rear mount bracket. Refer to TRANSMISSION REAR MOUNT REPLACEMENT (A/T) or TRANSMISSION REAR MOUNT REPLACEMENT (F40)
- Remove the bleed hose, if equipped.
- Remove the support bracket fasteners (1).
- Remove the support bracket to engine fasteners (2).
- Support the transfer case with a column jack, and secure with cable ties.
- Remove the transfer case fasteners (3) using special socket DT-48783.
- Lower and ease out the transfer case.