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Service Information: Installation

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Fig 1: Removing/Installing NV245 Transfer Case
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1 - NV245 TRANSFER CASE
2 - NUTS
3 - TRANSMISSION
4 - TRANSFER CASE VENT TUBE
  1. Mount transfer case (1) on a transmission jack. See Fig 1.
  2. Secure transfer case to jack with chains.
  3. Position transfer case under vehicle.
  4. Align transfer case (2) and transmission (3) shafts and install transfer case onto transmission.
  5. Install and tighten transfer case attaching nuts (2) to 35 N.m (26 ft. lbs.) torque.
  6. Connect the transfer case vent hose (4) to the transfer case.
    Fig 2: Identifying Fill And Drain Plugs And Shift Motor Locations
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    1 - FILL PLUG
    2 - DRAIN PLUG
    3 - SHIFT MOTOR AND MODE SENSOR ASSEMBLY
  7. Install rear crossmember and skid plate, if equipped.
  8. Remove transmission jack and support stand.
  9. Connect front propeller shaft and install rear propeller shaft. (Refer to DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/PROPELLER SHAFT/PROPELLER SHAFT - INSTALLATION) .
  10. Fill transfer case with correct fluid. Check transmission fluid level. Correct as necessary.
  11. Install the transfer case fill plug (1). See Fig 2. Tighten the plug to 20-34 N.m (15-25 ft.lbs.).
  12. Connect the shift motor and mode sensor wiring connector.
  13. Lower vehicle and verify transfer case shift operation.