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ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTMENT - SHIFT LEVER
1. Move shift lever into 2H position.
2. Raise vehicle.
3. Loosen shift rod lock bolt at trunnion.
4. Check shift rod fit in trunnion. Be sure rod does not bind in trunnion. Lubricate the shift rod and trunnion if nec-
essary.
5. Verify that transfer case shift lever is in 2H detent position. The 2H detent position on the transfer case shift arm
is the second position from full forward.
6. Align the adjustment locating hole on the lower shifter lever with the adjustment channel on the shifter bracket
assembly.
7. Insert an appropriately sized pin through into the adjustment channel and through the locating hole to hold the
shifter in the correct position.
8. Tighten shift rod lock bolt to 10 Nꞏm (90 in. lbs.) torque.
9. Remove the locating pin from the adjustment channel and locating hole.
10. Check shift linkage operation. Be sure transfer case shifts into and operates properly in all ranges.
Transfer Case Shifter
1 - SHIFTER BOOT 4 - SHIFTER MECHANISM
2-SHIFTERKNOB 5-ALIGNMENTPIN
3 - SHIFTER CONSOLE 6 - TRANSFER CASE
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Condition Possible Cause Correction
Lubricant leaking from output shaft
seal or vent.1) Transfer case overfilled. 1) Drain lubricant to the correct
level.
2) Vent closed or restricted. 2) Clear or replace vent as
necessary.
3) Output shaft seals damaged or
installed incorrectly.3) Replace seal as necessary.
Check to ensure that another
component, the propeller shaft slip
yoke for example, is not causing
damage to seal.
Abnormal tire wear. 1) Extended operation on hard, dry
surfaces in the 4H position.1) Operate vehicle in the 2H
position on hard, dry surfaces.
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove skid plate, if equipped. (Refer to 13 - FRAMES & BUMPERS/FRAME/TRANSFER CASE SKID PLATE
- REMOVAL)
3. Position drain oil container under transfer case.
4. Remove transfer case drain plug and drain lubricant into container.
5. Disconnect vent hose and transfer case position sensor connector.
6. Disconnect shift rod from grommet in transfer case shift lever, or from floor shift arm whichever provides easy
access. Use channel lock style pliers to press rod out of lever grommet.
7. Support transmission with jack stand.
8. Mark front and rear propeller shafts for assembly reference.
9. Remove front and rear propeller shafts. (Refer to 3 - DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/PROPELLER SHAFT/PRO-
PELLER SHAFT - REMOVAL)
10. Support transfer case with suitable jack. Secure transfer case to jackwith safety chains.
11. Remove nuts attaching transfer case to transmission.
12. Move transfer case assembly rearward until free of transmission outputshaft.
13. Lower jack and move transfer case from under vehicle.
DISASSEMBLY
Position transfer case in a shallow drain pan. Remove drain plug and drain any remaining lubricant remaining in
case.
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INPUT GEAR AND PLANETARY CARRIER
Check the teeth on the gear (6). Minor nicks can be dressed off with an oilstone but replace the gear if any teeth
are broken, cracked, or chipped. The bearing surface on the gear can be smoothed with 300-400 grit emery cloth
if necessary.
Examine the carrier body and pinion gears for wear or damage. Check the pinion gear thrust washers on the pinon
pins for damage. The carrier will have to be replaced as an assembly if the body, pinion pins, or pinion gears are
damaged.
Check the lock ring and both thrust washers for wear or cracks. Replace themif necessary. Also replace the lock
retaining ring if bent, distorted, or broken.
Input Gear And Carrier Components
1 - PLANETARY CARRIER 4 - CARRIER LOCK RING
2 - REAR THRUST WASHER 5 - CARRIER LOCK RETAINING RING
3 - FRONT THRUST WASHER 6 - INPUT GEAR
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13. Install the transfer case position sensor or switch
(2). Tighten the sensor or switch to 20-34 Nꞏm
(15-25 ft. lbs.) torque.
14. Install manual shift lever (3)and spacer onto sec-
tor shaft (1).
15. Install washer and nut on sector shaft to secure
shift lever. Apply 1-2 drops Mopar
Lock N’ Seal,
or equivalent, to nut threads before installation.
Then tighten nut to 27-34 Nꞏm (20-25 ft. lbs.)
torque.
16. Install new o-ring (1) on detent plug (2).
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6. Install the extension housing boot and seal assem-
bly with Seal Installer 9037 (3) and Universal Han-
dle C-4171 (2).
7. Install the front companion flange onto the front
output shaft.
8. Install two bolts 180° apart into the front output
shaft companion flange.
9. Place holder (1) over the bolts (2) and against the
companion flange.
10. Install a new front companion flange nut. Tighten
the companion flange nut to 176-271 Nꞏm
(130-200 ft.lbs.).
INSTALLATION
1. Align and seat transfer case on transmission. Be sure transfer case input gear splines are aligned with trans-
mission output shaft. Align splines by rotating transfer case rear outputshaft yoke if necessary. Do not install any
transfer case attaching nuts until the transfer case is completely seatedagainst the transmission.
2. Install and tighten transfer case attaching nuts. Tighten nuts to 30-41Nꞏm (20-30 ft.lbs.).
3. Remove jack stand from under transmission.
4. Align and connect propeller shafts. (Refer to 3 - DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/PROPELLER SHAFT/PROPEL-
LER SHAFT - INSTALLATION)
5. Connect vent hose and transfer case position sensor connector.
6. Connect shift rod to transfer case lever or floor shift arm. Use channel lock style pliers to press rod back into
lever grommet.
7. Adjust shift linkage, if necessary.
8. Fill transfer case with recommended transmission fluid and install fillplug.
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LEVER-SHIFT
REMOVAL
1. Shift transfer case into 2H.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Loosen adjusting trunnion lock bolt and slide shift rod out of trunnion.If rod lacks enough travel to come out of
trunnion, push trunnion out of shift lever.
4. Lower vehicle.
5. Remove transfer case shifter knob cap.
6. Remove nut holding shifter knob (2) to shift lever.
7. Remove shifter knob.
8. Remove the shift boot from the shifter console.
9. Remove the bolts securing the shifter mechanism to the floor pan.
10. Separate shift lever mechanism from the vehicle.
Transfer Case Shifter
1 - SHIFTER BOOT 4 - SHIFTER MECHANISM
2-SHIFTERKNOB 5-ALIGNMENTPIN
3 - SHIFTER CONSOLE 6 - TRANSFER CASE
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INSTALLATION
1. If the shifter mechanism does not have a adjustment locating pin installed, align the adjustment channel on the
shifter assembly to the locating hole in the lower shift lever and install an appropriately sized pin to retain the
position.
2. Position shift lever in vehicle.
3. Install the bolts to hold the shifter mechanism (4) to the floor pan.
4. Raise vehicle.
5. Verify that the transfer case is still in the 2H position. The 2H detent position on the transfer case shift arm is the
second position from full forward.
6. Install trunnion to shift lever, if necessary.
7. Install shift rod to trunnion, if necessary.
8. Tighten the shift rod lock bolt to 10 Nꞏm (90 in.lbs.).
9. Remove the shifter adjustment locating pin from the adjustment channeland the locating hole.
10. Lower vehicle.
11. Install the transfer case shifter console.
12. Install the shifter boot and the shifter knob onto the shifter lever.
13. Install nut to hold shifter knob to shift lever.
14. Install shifter knob cap.
15. Verify transfer case operation.
Transfer Case Shifter
1 - SHIFTER BOOT 4 - SHIFTER MECHANISM
2-SHIFTERKNOB 5-ALIGNMENTPIN
3 - SHIFTER CONSOLE 6 - TRANSFER CASE
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ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTMENT - SHIFT LEVER
1. Move shift lever into 2H position.
2. Raise vehicle.
3. Loosen shift rod lock bolt at trunnion.
4. Check shift rod fit in trunnion. Be sure rod does not bind in trunnion. Lubricate the shift rod and trunnion if nec-
essary.
5. Verify that transfer case shift lever is in 2H detent position. The 2H detent position on the transfer case shift arm
is the second position from full forward.
6. Align the adjustment locating hole on the lower shifter lever with the adjustment channel on the shifter bracket
assembly.
7. Insert an appropriately sized pin through into the adjustment channel and through the locating hole to hold the
shifter in the correct position.
8. Tighten shift rod lock bolt to 10 Nꞏm (90 in. lbs.) torque.
9. Remove the locating pin from the adjustment channel and locating hole.
10. Check shift linkage operation. Be sure transfer case shifts into and operates properly in all ranges.
Transfer Case Shifter
1 - SHIFTER BOOT 4 - SHIFTER MECHANISM
2-SHIFTERKNOB 5-ALIGNMENTPIN
3 - SHIFTER CONSOLE 6 - TRANSFER CASE