2012 Jeep Wrangler JK Factory Service Manual 21 - Transmission and Transfer Case

LEVER, Transfer Case

REMOVAL

REMOVAL

  1. Shift transfer case into 4L.

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  2. Remove the floor console as necessary to access the shifter mechanism. (Refer to 23 - Body/Interior/CONSOLE, Center - Removal)

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  3. Disengage the transfer case shift cable from the shift lever pin and body.

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  4. Remove the nuts attaching lever assembly (1) to floorpan and remove assembly (2).

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  5. Remove the shifter mechanism from the vehicle.

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INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION

  1. Position the shift mechanism over the shifter retaining studs on the floor pan.

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  2. Install the nuts to hold the shifter mechanism to the floor pan. Tighten the nuts to 11.9 N·m (105 in.lbs.).

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  3. Verify that the floor shifter is in the 4L position.

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  4. Connect the transfer case shift cable to the shift lever body and pin.

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  5. Install any floor console components previously removed. (Refer to 23 - Body/Interior/CONSOLE, Center - Installation)

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  6. Check for proper transfer case shifter operation.

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