Transfer Case Rear Output Shaft Seal V8 5.0L Petrol: Removal
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to Specifications .
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Drain the transfer case fluid. See TRANSFER CASE DRAINING AND FILLING .
- Remove the transfer case. See TRANSFER CASE - 5.0L .
- With assistance, secure the transfer case with its transmission mating face down on a flat surface.
- Secure with 2 bolts.
- Remove the shift motor.
- Remove the 4 bolts.
- Remove any debris from the bolt holes.
- Remove 17 Torx bolts securing the transfer casings.
- The two bolts indicated remain fully tightened.
- Remove any debris from the bolt holes.
- Remove the rear half of the transfer case.
- Remove the remaining 2 Torx bolts.
- Remove any debris from the bolt holes.
- Use a soft faced mallet.
- Remove the differential module.
- Remove the spacer.
- Remove the clutch, chain and sprocket.
- Remove the rear output flange.
- Compress the snap ring.
- Press the flange through the bearing.
- Remove and discard the snap ring.
- Remove the output flange seal.
- Remove the output flange bearing.
- Remove the circlip.
- Release the front half of the transfer case from the flat surface.
- Remove the 2 bolts.
WARNING:
Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
WARNING:
Eye protection must be worn.
WARNING:
Eye protection must be worn.
WARNING:
Eye protection must be worn.
CAUTION:
Care must be taken to avoid damage to the mating surfaces.
NOTE:
Remove as an assembly.
CAUTION:
Care must be taken to avoid damage to the seal register and running surface.







