:  Jul 18, 2004



. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

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  : Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.

. Remove the front driveshaft.

. Remove the rear driveshaft.

. Remove the transmission support insulator.
  Remove the 4 bolts.




. Disconnect the transfer case 3 electrical connections.



. Release the wiring harness from the transfer case.
  Remove the 3 bolts.
  Release the clip.




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  : Always plug any open connections to prevent contamination.

Disconnect the breather line.
  Depress the locking ring.




. Release the fuel line support bracket.
  Release the fuel lines.
  Remove the 2 bolts.




. Support the transmission on a jack.

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  : Secure the component to the transmission jack.

Using a transmission jack, support the transfer case.

. With assistance, remove the transfer case.
  Remove the 8 bolts.
  Move the fuel hose support bracket aside.
  Remove the O-ring seal.