Transfer Case - MJ8: Removal & Installation Saturn VUE I

Removal Procedure

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to «Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle»(ref-188813-S15240900572005090200000) in General Information.
2. Remove the fill plug and gasket.
3. Place a container under the drain plug in order to catch the oil.
4. Remove the drain plug and gasket. Allow the oil to drain.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the drain plug and gasket. Tighten: Tighten the drain plug to 44 N.m (33 lb ft).
2. Fill the transfer case with synthetic gear oil GM P/N 12378261. Refer to «Capacities - Approximate Fluid»(ref-188821-S22063397902005090200000) in General Information.
3. Fill the transfer case to the bottom of the oil fill plug hole.
4. Install the oil fill plug and gasket. Tighten: Tighten the oil fill plug to 44 N.m (33 lb ft).
5. Lower the vehicle.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to «Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle»(ref-188813-S15240900572005090200000) in General Information.
2. Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to «Propeller Shaft Replacement»(ref-188830-S08632284852005090200000) in Propeller Shaft.
3. Remove the drain plug to drain the transfer case oil.
4. Remove the exhaust crossunder pipe. Refer to «Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement (L66)»(ref-188835-S36346828162005090200000) or «Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement (L61)»(ref-188835-S00143955642005090200000) in Engine Exhaust.
5. Remove the vent tube clamp.
6. Remove the vent tube from the transfer case.
7. Remove the transfer case.
8. Remove the transfer case from the transaxle.

1. Install the transfer case to the transaxle.
2. Install the transfer case bolts. Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 51 N.m (38 lb ft).
3. Install the vent hose and the clamp to the transfer case.
4. Install the exhaust crossunder pipe. Refer to «Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement (L66)»(ref-188835-S36346828162005090200000) or «Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement (L61)»(ref-188835-S00143955642005090200000) in Engine Exhaust.
5. Install the propeller shaft. Refer to «Propeller Shaft Replacement»(ref-188830-S08632284852005090200000) in Propeller Shaft.
6. Remove the transfer case check plug and fill the transfer case with the specified synthetic gear oil. Refer to «Transfer Case Fluid Drain and Fill»(ref-188836-S29079814042005090200000) .
7. Install the check plug and gasket to the case. Tighten: Tighten the check plug to 44 N.m (33 lb ft).
8. Lower the vehicle.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to «Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle»(ref-188813-S15240900572005090200000) in General Information.
2. Release the vent hose clamp from the transfer case assembly.
3. Remove the vent hose from the transfer case assembly.

1. Install the vent hose to the transfer case assembly.
2. Install the vent hose clamp to the transfer case assembly.
3. Lower the vehicle.