1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the transfer case assembly. Refer to Transfer Case Assembly Replacement .
3. Support the transmission with a suitable jack stand.



4. Remove the transmission mount retaining nuts.
5. Raise the transmission assembly just high enough to remove the transmission mount.



6. Remove the transmission support mounting bolts.
7. Remove the transmission support from the frame.



8. Remove the transmission mount bolts.



9. Remove the transmission mount.
10. Lower the transmission assembly slightly to gain access to the transfer case to the transmission bolts.



11. Remove the transfer case adapter mounting bolts.
12. Remove the transfer case adapter.
13. Remove the transfer case seal.



14. Remove the transfer case gasket.

Important: If the gasket or the seal for the transfer case adapter becomes damaged, replace it. DO NOT use any type of silicone sealer or liquid gasket maker in place of the seal or gasket.

1. Install the new transfer case adapter seal.



2. Install the transfer case adapter to the transmission.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Install the transfer case adapter mounting bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the transfer case adapter mounting bolts to 50 N·m (34 lb ft).




4. Install the transmission mount.



5. Install the transmission mount bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the transmission mount bolts to 47 N·m (35 lb ft).




6. Install the transmission support to the frame.
7. Install the transmission support mounting bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the transmission support mounting bolts to 70 N·m (51 lb ft).




8. Install the transmission mount retaining nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the transmission mount retaining nuts to 40 N·m (29 lb ft).

9. Remove the transmission jack from the transmission.



10. Install the new transfer case gasket.
11. Install the transfer case assembly. Refer to Transfer Case Assembly Replacement .
12. Check the transfer case fluid level. Refer to Transfer Case Fluid Replacement .
13. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.