Transfer Case Actuator: Service and Repair

Transfer Case Shift Motor

Removal

NOTE:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
1
WARNING: 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.




2 Remove the transmission support insulator nut, bolt and damper.
- Support the transmission.




3
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the joints or gaiters, do not allow the transmission to hang on the driveshafts.
CAUTION: Discard the bolts.
Remove the shift motor.
- Lower the transmission.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Remove the 4 Torx bolts.

Installation
1
CAUTION: Make sure that new bolts are installed.
Install the shift motor.
- Clean the components.
- Tighten the Torx bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).
- Connect the electrical connector.
2 Install the transmission support insulator nut, bolt and damper.
- Raise the transmission.
- Tighten the nut and bolt to 115 Nm (85 lb.ft).
3 Calibrate a new transfer case shift motor using the diagnostic tool.