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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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FLUID
STANDARD PROCEDURE - FLUID DRAIN AND REFILL
The fill (1) and drain (2) plugs are both in the rear
case.
1. Raise vehicle.
2. Position drain pan under transfer case.
NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the exhaust
y-pipe at the exhaust manifold to properly access
the fill and drain plugs. Lowering the exhaust will
allow the plugs to be accessed for torquing during
installation. (Refer to 11 - EXHAUST SYSTEM/EX-
HAUST PIPE - REMOVAL)
3. Remove drain and fill plugs and drain lubricant
completely.
4. Install drain plug. Tighten plug to 41-54 Nꞏm (30-40
ft. lbs.).
5. Remove drain pan.
6. Fill transfer case to bottom edge of fill plug opening
with Mopar
ATF +4, Automatic Transmission fluid.
7. Install and tighten fill plug to 41-54 Nꞏm (30-40 ft. lbs.).
8. Install the exhaust y-pipe to the exhaust manifold, if removed. (Refer to 11 - EXHAUST SYSTEM/EXHAUST
PIPE - INSTALLATION)
9. Wipe any excess fluid that may have spilled onto the exhaust.
10. Lower vehicle.
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - TRANSFER CASE - NV243
DIAGNOSIS CHART
Condition Possible Cause Correction
Transfer case difficult to shift or will
not shift into desired range.1) Transfer case electronically
controlled shift system malfunction.1) Verify proper operation per the
appropriate diagnostic manual.
2) If vehicle was operated for an
extended period in 4HI mode on dry
surface, driveline torque load may
cause difficulty.2) Drive the vehicle in a straight line
and momentarily release the
accelerator. The transfer case can
then be shifted to the desired mode.
3) Insufficient or incorrect lubricant. 3) Drain and refill transfer casewith
the correct quantity of Mopar
AT F
+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid.
4) Internal transfer case
components binding, worn, or
damaged.4) Repair or replace components as
necessary.
Transfer case noisy in all drive
modes.1) Insufficient or incorrect lubricant. 1) Drain and refill transfer casewith
the correct quantity of Mopar
AT F
+4, type 9602, Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
2) Internal transfer case
components binding, worn, or
damaged.2) Repair or replace components as
necessary.
Transfer case noisy while in, or
jumps out of, 4LO mode.1) Transfer case not completely
engaged in 4LO position.1) While rolling 2-3 MPH and the
transmission in NEUTRAL, or clutch
depressed on vehicles equipped
with a manual transmission, shift
transfer case to the 2WD or 4HI
position, and then back into the 4LO
position.
2) Range fork damaged, inserts
worn, or fork is binding on the shift
rail.2) Repair or replace components as
necessary.
3) Low range gear worn or
damaged.3) Repair or replace components as
necessary.
Lubricant leaking from transfer case
seals or vent.1) Transfer case overfilled. 1) Drain lubricant to the correct
level.
2) Transfer case vent closed or
restricted.2) Clean or replace vent as
necessary.
3) Transfer case seals damaged or
installed incorrectly.3) Replace suspect seal.
Abnormal tire wear. 1) Extended operation in 4HI mode
on dry surfaces,1) Operate vehicle in 2WD mode on
dry surfaces.
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12. Install the rear output shaft bearing into the rear
case (1) using Bearing Remover/Installer 6953 (2)
and Universal Handle C-4171 (3).
INPUT AND PLANETARY GEAR
1. Lubricate gears (4) and thrust washers (5) with rec-
ommended transmission fluid.
2. Install first thrust washer in low range gear (5). Be
sure washer tabs are properly aligned in gear
notches.
3. Install input gear (3) in low range gear (4). Be sure
input gear is fully seated.
4. Install remaining thrust washer (5) in low range
gear (4) and on top of input gear (3). Be sure
washer tabs are properly aligned in gear notches.
5. Install retainer (2) on input gear and install snap-
ring (1).
6. Align and install low range/input gear assembly (2)
in front case (1). Be sure low range gear pinions
are engaged in annulus gear and that input gear
shaft is fully seated in front bearing.
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7. Install snap-ring (2) to hold input/low range gear (1)
into front bearing.
8. Install a new input gear seal using Installer 8841
and Universal Handle C-4171.
SHIFT FORKS AND MAINSHAFT
1. Lubricate mainshaft splines with recommended
transmission fluid.
2. Install the mode hub (2) onto the output shaft (1).
3. Install the mode hub retaining ring (2) onto the out-
put shaft (1).
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7. Install the drive sprocket (3) thrust washer (2) onto
the output shaft (1).
8. Install the drive sprocket (2) retaining ring (2) onto
the output shaft (1).
9. Lubricate sector shaft (1) with transmission fluid
and install shift sector in case. Position slot in sec-
torsoitwillbealignedwithshiftforkpinwhenshift
forks are installed.
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9. Install spring (2) and cup (1) on shift rail.
10. Insert magnet (1) in front case pocket (2).
OIL PUMP AND REAR CASE
Lubricate the oil pump components with transmission
fluid before installation. Prime the oil pickup tube by
pouring a little oil into the tube before installation.
CAUTION: Do not remove the bolts holding the oil
pump cover to the rear case half. The oil pump
cover is aligned to the rear output shaft inner
bearing race and will become mis-aligned if the
bolts are loosened. If the transfer case failure has
generated any debris which may have become
trapped in the oil pump. the rear case and oil
pump assembly MUST be replaced.
1. Install new o-ring in pickup tube inlet of oil pump.
2. Insert oil pickup tube into the oil pump.
3. Apply bead of Mopar
Gasket Maker, or equivalent,
to mating surface of front case. Keep sealer bead
width to maximum of 3/16 inch. Do not use excessive amount of sealer as excess will be displaced into case
interior.
4. Align oil pump with mainshaft and align shift rail with bore in rear case.Then install rear case (1) and oil pump
assembly onto the front case (2).
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REAR EXTENSION
1. Install new seal in rear extension housing seal with
Installer D-163 and Universal Handle C-4171..
2. Apply bead of Mopar
Gasket Maker, or equivalent,
to mating surface of rear extension housing. Keep
sealer bead width to maximum of 3/16 inch. Do not
use excessive amount of sealer as excess could
be displaced into output bearing.
3. Align and install rear extension (1) on the transfer
case (2).
4. Apply Mopar
Silicone Sealer to threads of rear
extension housing bolts. Then install and tighten
bolts to 16-24 Nꞏm (12-18 ft. lbs.) torque.
INSTALLATION
1. Mount transfer case on a transmission jack.
2. Secure transfer case to jack with chains.
3. Position transfer case under vehicle.
4. Align transfer case and transmission shafts and install transfer case onto the transmission.
5. Install and tighten transfer case attaching nuts to 27-34 Nꞏm (20-25 ft.lbs.) torque.
6. Connect the vent hose.
7. Connect the shift motor and mode sensor wiring connectors. Secure wire harness to clips on transfer case.
8. Align and connect the propeller shafts. (Refer to 3 - DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/PROPELLER SHAFT/FRONT
PROPELLER SHAFT - INSTALLATION) (Refer to 3 - DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/PROPELLER SHAFT/REAR
PROPELLER SHAFT - INSTALLATION)
9. Fill transfer case with correct fluid. (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANSFER CASE/FLUID - STANDARD PRO-
CEDURE)
10. Install skid plate, if equipped.
11. Remove transmission jack and support stand.
12. Lower vehicle and verify transfer case shift operation.
SPECIFICATIONS
TRANSFER CASE - NV243
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION N-m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
Plug, Detent 16-24 12-18 -
Plug, Drain/Fill 20-34 15-25 -
Bolt, Extension Housing 16-24 12-18 -
Bolt, Case Half 20-27 15-24 -
Screw, Oil Pump 12-16 8-12 -
Nuts, Mounting 30-41 20-30 -
Bolts, Shift Motor and
Mode Sensor Assembly16-24 12-18 -