Transfer Case: Disassembly

Remove adapter case. Refer to DISASSEMBLY .
Remove gear ring assembly. Refer to DISASSEMBLY .
Remove drive pinion assembly. Refer to DISASSEMBLY .
Using the drift (A) [SST: KV38100200 (-)], push out circumference of transfer case oil seal from front side and drop it to back side, to remove transfer case oil seal.
CAUTION: Never damage transfer case.

Fig 1: Pushing Out Circumference Of Transfer Case Oil Seal From Front Side
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Remove the oil defense.

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Defense
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Using a brass rod, tap the gear ring bearing adjusting shim (transfer case side) evenly from the 2 cutouts on the transfer case to remove the gear ring bearing adjusting shim (transfer case side) and gear ring bearing outer race (transfer case side).
Remove air breather hose from transfer case.
CAUTION: Never damage air breather hose.
Remove air breather tube from transfer case.
Remove the filler plug from the transfer case, and then remove each gasket.
Remove plug from transfer case.

Fig 3: Tapping Gear Ring Bearing Adjusting Shim
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