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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 860643  Size: SH
  1. Remove the transfer case shield, if equipped. Refer to Transfer Case Shield Replacement.
  2. Remove the front propeller shaft. Refer to Front Propeller Shaft Replacement.
  3. Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to One-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement or Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement.
  4. Remove the in-line to engine harness electrical connector (1) from the bracket.
  5. Disconnect the gear indicator switch electrical connector (2).
  6. Disconnect the speed sensor electrical connector (4).
  7. Remove the harness clips (3) from the transfer case.
  8. Reposition the harness.

  9. Object Number: 715667  Size: SH
  10. Remove the vent hose.
  11. Remove the control rod. Refer to Transfer Case Control Rod Replacement.
  12. Support the transmission with a suitable transmission jack stand.
  13. Support the transfer case with a suitable jack stand.
  14. Remove the crossmember. Refer to Transmission Support Crossmember Replacement.
  15. Remove the transmission mount. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement for the 4L60-E/4L65-E/4L70-E automatic transmission , or Transmission Mount Replacement for the 6L50/6L80/6L90 automatic transmission.
  16. Remove the shift control switch harness bracket.
  17. Remove the transfer case adapter nuts.
  18. Important: The following service procedure must be performed with the assistance from another technician.


    Object Number: 828574  Size: SH
  19. Separate the transfer case from the transmission by moving the transfer case straight back toward the rear of the vehicle.
  20. Rotate the transfer case so that the front output shaft is above the torsion bar bracket.
  21. Rotate the transfer case (with the input shaft slightly lowered) so that the transfer case is parallel to the torsion bar bracket.
  22. Lower the transfer case.

Installation Procedure

  1. Apply GM /P/N 12345879 (Canadian P/N 10953511) or equivalent lubricant meeting GM Specification 9985830 to the input shaft splines.

  2. Object Number: 828574  Size: SH

    Important: The following installation procedure must be performed with the assistance of another technician.

  3. Raise the transfer case into position (the transfer case should be parallel to the torsion bar bracket).
  4. Rotate the transfer case so that it is in line with the adapter.
  5. Install the transfer case.
  6. Install the shift control switch harness bracket.
  7. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  8. Install the transfer case adapter nuts.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  10. Remove the support from the transfer case.
  11. Install the transmission mount. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement for the 4L60-E/4L65-E/4L70-E automatic transmission , or Transmission Mount Replacement for the 6L50/6L80/6L90 automatic transmission.
  12. Install the crossmember. Refer to Transmission Support Crossmember Replacement.
  13. Remove the transmission jack stand.
  14. Install the control rod. Refer to Transfer Case Control Rod Replacement.

  15. Object Number: 715667  Size: SH
  16. Install the vent hose.

  17. Object Number: 860643  Size: SH
  18. Position the harness.
  19. Install the harness clips (3) to the transfer case.
  20. Connect the speed sensor electrical connector (4).
  21. Connect the gear indicator switch electrical connector (2).
  22. Install the in-line to engine harness electrical connector (1) to the bracket.
  23. Install the rear propeller shaft. Refer to One-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement or Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement.
  24. Install the front propeller shaft. Refer to Front Propeller Shaft Replacement.
  25. Check the fluid level. Add fluid if necessary.
  26. Install the transfer case shield, if equipped. Refer to Transfer Case Speed Sensor Replacement.