Transfer case direct/low gear shift drive (Defender 2007+)

Removal

1. Remove the floor console.

For more information, please refer to the chapter: Floor Console (501-12 Instrument panel and console, Removal and installation).

2. Re-lay the left carpet.



3. Release the parking brake lever protective boot. Remove the 3 clips.



4. Release the parking brake lever.

• 1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
• 2. Remove two bolts.

5. Remove the mat from the gearbox cover panel.





6.

NOTE: Do not remove the protective cover from the switch knobs.

Remove the protective cover from the transmission cover panel.



7.

WARNING: The gearshift lever handle releases suddenly, so turn away when removing. Failure to do so may result in injury.

Release the gear shift knob. Release the two clamps.



8.

WARNING: The high/low range lever handle releases suddenly, so turn away when removing. Failure to do so may result in injury.

Remove the protective cover and dismantle the selector levers. Disconnect the high/low range selector lever.



9. Remove the gearbox cover panel. Remove 11 screws.



10.

NOTE: To reduce insulation tension, move the differential lock lever to the left.

Remove the insulating gasket.



11. Remove the insulation pad support bracket.





12. Disconnect the high/low range shift rod. To release the installed parts, press the button before disconnecting the rod.



13. Remove the high/low range transmission mechanism. Remove the 4 screws.



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Installation

1. Install the high/low range transmission mechanism. Tighten (tightening torque 7 Nm).

NOTE: If the transfer case high/low range selector linkage adjustment has changed, perform the adjustment procedure.

For more information, refer to the chapter: Adjusting the Transfer Case High/Low Range Selector Rod (308-07A Transfer Case - ID4 2.4L Diesel Engine, General Procedures).

2.

NOTE: Make sure the piston rod makes full contact with the ball joint and not with the foam pad.

Connect the high/low range selector shaft.



3. Install the insulation pad support bracket.

4.

NOTE: To reduce the insulation tension, set the differential lock mechanism to the left position.

Install the insulating gasket.

5. Install the gearbox cover panel. Screw in the screws.

6. Install the protective cover together with the supplied selector levers.

• Install the selector levers.
• Secure the protective cover completely.

7. Place the mat on the gearbox cover panel.

8. Install the parking brake lever. Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm.



9. Install the parking brake lever protective boot. Install the clamps.

10. Re-lay the left carpet.

11. Install the floor console.

For more information, please refer to the chapter: Floor Console (501-12 Instrument panel and console, Removal and installation).