Removing
1. Raise the vehicle on a 4 post lift.
2. Mark the position of the rear cover relative to the bearing housing for correct reassembly.
3. Having noted the installation position of the stud and the bracket for the wiring harness clamp, remove the 5 bolts and the stud securing the rear cover.
4. Remove the harness clamp bracket.
5. Remove the back cover.
Installation
1. Clean the back cover and mating surface.
2. Apply sealant (part number STC 4600 on the mating surface of the rear cover.
3. Align the alignment marks, install the back cover.
4. Clean the rear cover bolts and apply sealant #STC 50552 to the bolt threads and stud nut.
5. Install the clamp bracket, install the stud and bolts, tighten in a cross sequence to 25 Nm.
6. Check/add oil to the transfer case.
For more information, see chapter: Transfer Case Draining and Filling (308-07A, General procedures).
7. Lower the car.
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