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Transfer Case V8 5.0L Petrol: Removal

  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to Specifications .
  2. WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle.
  4. Remove the transmission heat shield.
    • Remove the 4 bolts.
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  5. Remove the ground cable from the transfer box.
    • Remove the bolt.
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  6. Remove the transmission crossmember. Refer to Transmission Support Crossmember - 5.0L V8 Petrol .
  7. CAUTION: Mark the position of the driveshaft flange in relation to the drive pinion flange.
    CAUTION: To avoid damage to the joint or gaiter, do not allow the driveshaft to hang.
  8. Release the front driveshaft from the transfer case drive flange.
    • Remove the 6 Torx bolts and washers, discard the bolts.
    • Using a suitable tie strap, reposition and secure the driveshaft to the exhaust system.
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  9. Remove the fuel tank heat shield.
    • Remove the 3 bolts and 2 nuts.
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  10. CAUTION: Mark the position of the driveshaft flange in relation to the drive pinion flange.
    CAUTION: To avoid damage to the joint or gaiter, do not allow the driveshaft to hang.
  11. Release the rear driveshaft from the transfer case drive flange.
    • Remove the 6 Torx bolts and washers.
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  12. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the joint or gaiter, do not allow the driveshaft to hang.
  13. Release the driveshaft center bearing mount.
    • Remove the 2 driveshaft center bearing mount bolts.
    • Using suitable securing strap, reposition and support the driveshaft.
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  14. Disconnect the transfer case 3 electrical connectors.
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  15. Release the wiring harness from the transfer case.
    • Remove the 3 bolts.
    • Release the clip.
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  16. CAUTION: Always plug any open connections to prevent contamination.
  17. Disconnect the breather line.
    • Depress the locking ring.
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  18. Release the fuel line support bracket.
    • Remove the 3 bolts.
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  19. Support the transmission on a jack.
  20. WARNING: Secure the component to the transmission jack.
  21. Using a transmission jack, support the transfer case.
  22. With assistance, remove the transfer case.
    • Remove the 8 bolts.
    • Move the fuel hose support bracket aside.
    • Remove the O-ring seal.
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