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MP143 Transfer Case - Service Information: Removal & Installation Dodge Nitro I

Transfer Case ~295 words

INSTALLATION-TRANSFER CASE MP143

1 - TRANSFER CASE
2 - NUTS
3 - TRANSMISSION
4 - TRANSFER CASE VENT TUBE
  1. Mount transfer case on a transmission jack.
  2. Secure transfer case to jack with chains.
  3. Position transfer case under vehicle.
  4. Align transfer case (1) and transmission (3) shafts and install transfer case onto the transmission.
  5. Install and tighten transfer case attaching nuts (2) to 35 N.m (26 ft. lbs.) torque.
  6. Connect the transfer case shift motor electrical connector.
  7. Connect the transfer case vent hose (4).
  8. Connect front propeller shaft and install rear propeller shaft. Refer to «INSTALLATION»(ref-306145-S42837456412008120900000) . 1 - FILL PLUG 4 - SHIFT MOTOR 2 - DRAIN PLUG 5 - DAMPENER 3 - ID TAG 6 - REAR OUTPUT SHAFT FLANGE
  9. Fill transfer case to bottom edge of fill plug (1) opening with MOPAR® ATF+4 ATF.
  10. Install the transfer case fill plug (1). Tighten the plug to 12-15 N.m (9-11 ft.lbs.).
  11. Install rear crossmember and skid plate, if equipped. Tighten crossmember bolts to 41 N.m (30 ft. lbs.) torque.
  12. Remove transmission jack and support stand.
  13. Lower vehicle and verify transfer case shift operation.

REMOVAL-SHIFT MOTOR

  1. Disconnect the electrical connector from the shift motor.
  2. Remove the shift motor mounting bolts. 1 - SHIFT MOTOR
  3. Remove the shift motor (1) from the transfer case.

INSTALLATION-SHIFT MOTOR

1 - SHIFT MOTOR O-RING
2 - SHIFT MOTOR

Note. If re-using the original shift motor be certain to replace the shift motor O-ring.

  1. Lubricate the shift motor O-ring (1) with trans jell or petroleum jelly. 1 - SHIFT MOTOR
  2. Install the shift motor into the transfer case.
  3. Apply MOPAR® lock and seal onto the shift motor bolts and install the bolts into the transfer case.
  4. Tighten the shift motor bolts to 12 N.m (9 ft.lbs.).
  5. Install the electrical harness connector into the shift motor.
  6. Check and fill transfer case fluid as necessary. See «STANDARD PROCEDURE»(ref-306221-S02764730512008120900000) .