Land Rover Defender: Transfer Case - Removal

REMOVAL

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

303-1069

Adapter, Wrench

GENERAL EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT NAME

• Transmission jack

NOTES:

• This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
• This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.
• Before disconnecting any components, make sure the area is clean and free from foreign material. When disconnected all openings must be sealed.

1. Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.

2. Drain the transfer case.

3. Remove the transmission support crossmember.

4. Remove the rear driveshaft.

5.

• Remove the bolt.
• Reposition the ground cable away from the transfer case.

6.

• Remove the 4 bolts.
• Remove the Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) damper.

7.

• Remove the 2 bolts.
• Remove the heatshield.

8.

• Remove the 2 bolts.
• Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.
• Release the wiring harness clip.
• Reposition the wiring harness away from the transfer case.

9.

• Release the clip.
• Disconnect the breather pipe.

10.

WARNING: This step requires the aid of another technician.

NOTE: Do not disassemble further if component if removed for access only.

• Use a suitable transmission jack to support the transfer case.

  General Equipment: Transmission jack

• Use the special tool to remove the 8 bolts.

  Special Tool(s): 303-1069

• Remove the transfer case.

11.

NOTE: This step is only required if the existing transfer case is to be installed.

Remove and discard the seal.

12.

• Remove the bolt.
• Remove the NVH damper.

13.

• Remove the 2 bolts.
• Remove the sensor.

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