Transfer Case Removal

biohazardbill · 08-07-2003, 04:46 PM

Wondering what the easiest way to drop my T-Case. I have to replace my main shaft. I have a manual Trans.... do i need to drop it at the same time?

Is the skid plate also the support for my T-Case?

Bill

arepee · 08-07-2003, 10:03 PM

drain your t-case from the bolt on the rear lower left corner, then disconnect your front driveshaft, and take out your rear at the t-case and most likely to get that off you'll have to disconnect the u-joint at the rear diff.....(assumng you have a slip yoke), you will also have to unbolt and remove the skid plate, and yes it does support the t-case and transmission.....then there are like six bolts around your t-case that connects it to the transmission, disconnect those......you will also need to disconnect the linkage to your four wheel drive selector.....then it should just slide off.

Ross

gunsworth · 08-07-2003, 11:02 PM

Be sure to support the transmission before you yank off the plate, but you already knew that though, didnt you?

BamaJeeper · 08-08-2003, 08:39 AM

The t-case only weighs about 80lbs so you can man-handle it on your back while under the Jeep. Don't forget to fill it with ATF when you install it.

hcclimber · 08-08-2003, 09:28 AM

I just took mine off about 2 weeks ago. These guys are right on. Make sure that you use a jack or jack stand under the tranny when taking off the skid plate. Also the bolts on top of the tranny that connect the t-case can be a real biotch to get off. To make it a little easier you can take the shifter plates off and get to them from the top. If you have a wratcheting wrench it could also cut down the time a bit.

stewart

jjunior887 · 08-09-2003, 03:56 PM

I just got done taking mine out, you can get a little more clearance on those PITA bolts on top if you lower the tranny a bit. Also don't forget about the Speedo cable and the linkage for the shifter, you don't have to take the whole thing out but just make sure to undo the bolt that connects to the case. Good Luck-James

biohazardbill · 08-09-2003, 08:21 PM

Thank you guys for your suggestions... everything went well. 6 hours to replace main shaft in transfer case...not to bad i should say since it is the first time for me...

There are a few things i need to work out but that will be posted in another thread

Bill

08-07-2003, 11:02 PM	#3
gunsworth Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 32 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Be sure to support the transmission before you yank off the plate, but you already knew that though, didnt you? __________________ "Two roads diverged in a wood and I - I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference. " 94 2.5L 5spd with some stuff

08-08-2003, 08:39 AM	#4
BamaJeeper Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,467 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	The t-case only weighs about 80lbs so you can man-handle it on your back while under the Jeep. Don't forget to fill it with ATF when you install it. __________________ Out of the darkness comes light.

08-08-2003, 09:28 AM	#5
hcclimber Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: birmingham Posts: 71 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I just took mine off about 2 weeks ago. These guys are right on. Make sure that you use a jack or jack stand under the tranny when taking off the skid plate. Also the bolts on top of the tranny that connect the t-case can be a real biotch to get off. To make it a little easier you can take the shifter plates off and get to them from the top. If you have a wratcheting wrench it could also cut down the time a bit. stewart __________________ "I see your schwartz is as big as mine."-Lord Dark Helmet

08-07-2003, 10:03 PM	#2
arepee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 95 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	drain your t-case from the bolt on the rear lower left corner, then disconnect your front driveshaft, and take out your rear at the t-case and most likely to get that off you'll have to disconnect the u-joint at the rear diff.....(assumng you have a slip yoke), you will also have to unbolt and remove the skid plate, and yes it does support the t-case and transmission.....then there are like six bolts around your t-case that connects it to the transmission, disconnect those......you will also need to disconnect the linkage to your four wheel drive selector.....then it should just slide off. Ross

08-09-2003, 03:56 PM	#6
jjunior887 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: WV Posts: 87 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I just got done taking mine out, you can get a little more clearance on those PITA bolts on top if you lower the tranny a bit. Also don't forget about the Speedo cable and the linkage for the shifter, you don't have to take the whole thing out but just make sure to undo the bolt that connects to the case. Good Luck-James

08-09-2003, 08:21 PM	#7
biohazardbill Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Area Posts: 177 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Thank you guys for your suggestions... everything went well. 6 hours to replace main shaft in transfer case...not to bad i should say since it is the first time for me... There are a few things i need to work out but that will be posted in another thread Bill