Jeep 1987 Wrangler Workshop Manual page 1236

T.C. 231 TRANSFER CASE
OVERHAUL
TRANSFER CASE DISASSEMBLY
NOTE:
The rear extension housing
(1)
from a
manual or automatic transmission makes a
convenient support stand for the transfer case.
The housing can be used for all disassembly/
assembly operations.
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Remove the fill and drain plugs.
Remove the front yoke. Discard the yoke seal
washer and nut. They are not reusable.
Move the transfer case range lever all the way
rearward to the four-wheel low position.
Remove the extension housing attaching bolts.
Tap the extension housing (2) in a clockwise
direction with a rawhide mallet to break the
sealer bead. Then remove the housing.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the sealing
surfaces of the extension housing and rear
retainer, do not attempt to pry or wedge the
housing off the retainer.
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Remove the rear bearing snap ring (3) from the
mainshaft. Discard the snap ring.
Remove the rear retainer attaching bolts.
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