Transfer Case Skid Plate Removal - Chrysler Vehicle User Manual

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FRAME (Continued)
TRANSFER CASE SKID PLATE
REMOVAL
NOTE: The transmission and transfer case cross-
member is integrated with the transfer case skid
plate.
WARNING: THE TRANSFER CASE AND TRANSMIS-
SION ARE SUPPORTED BY THE TRANSFER CASE
SKID PLATE. BEFORE REMOVING THE TRANSFER
CASE SKID PLATE, ENSURE THAT THE TRANSMIS-
SION IS PROPERLY SUPPORTED.
(1) Raise and support the vehicle. (Refer to
LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE)
(2) Remove the transmission
equipped. (Refer to 13 - FRAME & BUMPERS/
FRAME/FRONT SKID PLATE - REMOVAL)
(3) Support the transmission with a suitable lifting
device.
(4) Remove the nuts attaching the transmission
mount to the skid plate (Fig. 8) and (Fig. 9).
(5) Remove the bolts attaching the skid plate to
the frame and remove the skid plate. (Fig. 10)
Fig. 7 FRAME TOP VIEW
skid plate, if
1 - TRANSMISSION SUPPORT BRACKET
2 - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
3 - SKID PLATE
4 - FRAME
5 - TRANSMISSION MOUNT SUPPORT BRACKET
6 - CUSHION
FRAME & BUMPERS
Fig. 8 TRANSMISSION MOUNT - AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
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