Transfer case removal 4.0L (Discovery 3)

Removal

1. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery. For more information, refer to Specification.

2. CAUTION: Never work on a vehicle supported solely by a jack. Always support the vehicle securely.

Raise and support the vehicle.

3. Remove the front propeller shaft. For more information, refer to Front Propeller Shaft - 4.0L (47.15.02)

4. Remove the rear propeller shaft. For more information, refer to Rear Propeller Shaft (47.15.03)

5. Remove the gearbox support cushion. Unscrew the 4 bolts.



6. Disconnect the 3 transfer case electrical connectors.



7. Disconnect the wiring harness from the transfer case.

• Remove 3 bolts.
• Release the clamp.

8.

CAUTION: To avoid contamination of the system, always plug all open connections.

Disconnect the breather pipe. Press the lock ring.



9. Disconnect the fuel line support bracket.

• Disconnect the fuel lines.
• Remove 2 bolts.

10. Jack up the gearbox using a jack.

11.

CAUTION: Secure the part to a transmission jack.

Use a transmission jack to jack up the transfer case.

12. With the help of an assistant, remove the transfer case.

• Remove 8 bolts.
• Move the fuel line support bracket aside.
• Remove the sealing ring.