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7. Install the front companion flange onto the front

output shaft.

8. Install two bolts 180° apart into the front output

shaft companion flange.

9. Place holder (1) over the bolts (2) and against the

companion flange.

10. Install a new front companion flange nut. Tighten

the

companion

flange

nut

to

176-271

N·m

(130-200 ft.lbs.).

INSTALLATION

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 and transmission shafts and install transfer case onto the transmission.

5. Install and tighten transfer case attaching nuts to 27-34 N·m (20-25 ft. lbs.) torque.

6. Connect the vent hose.

7. Connect the shift motor and mode sensor wiring connectors. Secure wire harness to clips on transfer case.

8. Align and connect the propeller shafts. (Refer to 3 - DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/PROPELLER SHAFT/FRONT

PROPELLER SHAFT - INSTALLATION) (Refer to 3 - DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/PROPELLER SHAFT/REAR
PROPELLER SHAFT - INSTALLATION)

9. Fill transfer case with correct fluid. (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANSFER CASE/FLUID - STANDARD PRO-

CEDURE)

10. Install skid plate, if equipped.

11. Remove transmission jack and support stand.

12. Lower vehicle and verify transfer case shift operation.

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SPECIFICATIONS

TRANSFER CASE - NV273

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

DESCRIPTION

N-m

Ft. Lbs.

In. Lbs.

Plug, Detent

16-24

12-18

-

Plug, Drain/Fill

20-34

15-25

-

Bolt, Extension Housing

27-34

20-25

-

Bolt, Case Half

27-34

20-25

-

Support, Sector

27-34

20-25

-

Nuts, Mounting

30-41

20-30

-

Bolts, Shift Motor and

Mode Sensor Assembly

16-25

12-18

-

Nut, Companion Flange

176-271

130-200

-

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SPECIAL TOOLS

TRANSFER CASE NV271/NV273

Handle, Universal - C-4171

Remover - L-4454

Installer, Bearing - 6953

Installer, Pump Housing Seal - 7888

Installer, Bearing - 8128

Cup - 8148

Installer - 8151

Installer - 8152

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Installer - 8891

Socket - 9033

Installer, Bearing - 9035

Installer, Seal - 9036

Installer, Seal - 9037

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