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NP231 HD/NP241/NP241 HD TRANSFER CASE
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Fig. 4 Location Of index Numbers On Speedometer
Adapter
SHIFT
Fig. 5 Shift Rod Lock Bolt Location
(5) Disconnect vent hose and vacuum harness at
transfer case switch.
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Fig. 6 Shift Lever Range Positions
(6) Remove skid plate if equipped.
(7) Disconnect shift rod from grommet in transfer
case shift lever, or from floor shift arm whichever
provides easy access (Fig. 7). Use channel lock style
pliers to press rod out of lever grommet.
(8) Support transmission with jack stand.
(9) Remove rear crossmember.
(10) Mark front and rear propeller shafts for as
sembly reference.
(11) Remove front and rear propeller shafts.
(12) Support transfer case with suitable jack. Se
cure transfer case to jack with safety chains.
(13) Remove nuts attaching transfer case to trans
mission.
(14) Move transfer case assembly rearward until
free of transmission output shaft.