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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(8) Align and connect propeller shafts. Refer to
Group 3, Differential and Driveline, for proper proce-
dures and specifications.
(9) Fill transfer case with correct fluid. Check
transmission fluid level. Correct as necessary.
(10) Install rear crossmember, or skid plate.
Tighten crossmember bolts to 41 N·m (30 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(11) Remove transmission jack and support stand.
(12) Connect shift rod to transfer case range lever.
(13) Adjust transfer case shift linkage.
(14) Lower vehicle and verify transfer case shift
operation.
SHIFT LEVER
REMOVAL
(1) Shift transfer case into 4L.
(2) Raise vehicle.
(3) Loosen adjusting trunnion locknut and slide
shift rod out of trunnion (Fig. 4). If rod lacks enough
TORQUE
A
3-4 N•m (27-35 in. lbs.)
B
11-14 N•m (97-123 in. lbs.)
C
8-14 N•m (72-120 in. lbs.)
1 – RIVNUT (4)
2 – SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY
3 – FLOORPAN
4 – TRUNNION LOCK BOLT
5 – SELECTOR ROD AND TRUNNION
travel to come out of trunnion, push trunnion out of
torque shaft.
(4) Lower vehicle.
(5) Remove console. Refer to Group 23, Body, for
proper procedures.
(6) Remove screws attaching lever assembly to
floorpan and remove assembly and shift rod (if left
attached).
INSTALLATION
(1) If shift rod was not removed from lever assem-
bly, work rod down through floorpan opening. Then
position lever assembly on floorpan and install
assembly attaching screws.
(2) Install console. Refer to Group 23, Body, for
proper procedures.
(3) Raise vehicle.
(4) Connect trunnion to torque shaft arm. Or, slide
shift rod into trunnion on range lever. Be sure shift
rod slides freely in trunnion.
(5) Verify that range lever is in 4L position. Then
tighten trunnion lock bolt.
Fig. 4 Shift Linkage
6 – SHIFT LEVER ROD
7 – TORQUE SHAFT FRAME BRACKET
8 – TORQUE SHAFT
9 – TRANSFER CASE SHIFT LEVER
10 – TORQUE SHAFT TRANSFER CASE BRACKET
NV231 TRANSFER CASE
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