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Old Dec 15, 2012 | 08:52 PM
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I recently picked up a used tcase, havnt had a chance to replace mine yet because of work, finally got a day off tommorow to do this, any tips or suggestions or common problems with this operation so to speak?
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Old Dec 15, 2012 | 09:29 PM
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get transmission jack
one nut is hard to reach, I cut wrench in half
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Old Dec 15, 2012 | 09:41 PM
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I removed the cross member and dropped the rear enough to get a 1/4 ratchet with a 9/16 socket on the hard ones. This might mess up your motor mounts so be careful.
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Old Dec 15, 2012 | 10:06 PM
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A transmission jack makes it a little easier, but you should be able to hoist it up by hand. Replace the transmission output shaft seal while you have the t-case out.
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Old Dec 15, 2012 | 10:21 PM
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Alright, so first off, jack under transmission... Remove the crossmember, remove wiring harness and all other odds and ends.. get the linkage off.. Unboly tcase from transmission, slide it off.. Replace output shaft seal, and i need another jack to lift up the transfer case back into posistion?
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Old Dec 16, 2012 | 12:47 AM
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That one you installed last month went bad allready HMMMM....
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Old Dec 16, 2012 | 02:40 AM
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I don't think you need to pull the crossmember off to pul the t-case.
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Old Dec 16, 2012 | 02:57 AM
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Originally Posted by freegdr
That one you installed last month went bad allready HMMMM....
He never installed a case. He lied about it cause we proved him wrong.
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Old Dec 16, 2012 | 04:16 AM
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Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s
He never installed a case. He lied about it cause we proved him wrong.
Shhh....lol.....
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Old Dec 16, 2012 | 07:51 AM
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you don't have to remove the crossmember but it does make it easier if you remove it... and the other adivice i give.. while you have everything apart.. check for play in your driveshafts... change the diff fluids... make sure you change the fuild in the new transfer case... so everhing starts new...
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Old Dec 16, 2012 | 08:08 AM
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In addition, it is recommended to use locktight on the threads....
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Old Dec 16, 2012 | 08:22 AM
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Thanks everyone, waiting for a couple buddies to get here to help
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Old Dec 16, 2012 | 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s
He never installed a case. He lied about it cause we proved him wrong.
Oh $%&*. I think I remember that %$#@!&* thread.
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Old Dec 16, 2012 | 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by belvedere
Oh $%&*. I think I remember that %$#@!&* thread.
Kinda like the guy who said he put rod and main bearings in his 4.0, but now can't figure out how to swap in a longblock with the provided comprehensive instructions?
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Old Dec 16, 2012 | 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
Kinda like the guy who said he put rod and main bearings in his 4.0

I thought he had replaced his blower bearings.
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