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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2000CAB & CHASSIS C2500, 6.5 F, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1385 (TRANSFER CASE - NVG 263-NP1 (SELECTABLE))REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSTRANSFER CASE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2000 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis C2500, 6.5 F, Automatic

Removal Procedure

2000 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis C2500, 6.5 F, AutomaticSECTION Removal Procedure
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  1. Remove the transfer case shield, if equipped. Refer to Transfer Case Shield Replacement .
  2. Drain the transfer case of fluid.
  3. Remove the front propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT-FRONT  .
  4. Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT-ONE PIECE  on PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT-TWO PIECE .
  5. Remove the transmission shift control cable clip from the transfer case.
  6. Remove the transmission vent hose clip from the bracket, if equipped.
    Fig 1: Transmission Shift Control Cable Clip
    G01481368Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the speed sensor electrical connector.
  8. Disconnect the inline to engine harness electrical connector.
  9. Remove the inline connector from the harness bracket.
  10. Disconnect the encoder motor electrical connector.
  11. Remove the clips from the transfer case brackets.
    Fig 2: Speed Sensor Electrical Connector
    G01481369Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Disconnect the transfer case vent hose.
  13. Support the transmission with a suitable transmission jack stand.
    Fig 3: Transfer Case Vent Hose
    G01481370Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the transmission mount nuts.
    Fig 4: Transmission Mount Nuts
    G01481371Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the crossmember bolts.
  16. Remove the crossmember.
    Fig 5: Crossmember & Bolts
    G01481372Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the transmission mount bolts
  18. Remove the transmission mount from the adapter.
  19. Support the transfer case with a suitable jack stand.
    Fig 6: Transmission Mount Bolts
    G01481373Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Remove the transfer case adapter nuts.
  21. Remove the harness bracket.
    IMPORTANT: The following service procedure must be performed with the assistance from another technician.
  22. Remove the transfer case, perform the following:
    1. 22.1. Slide the transfer case straight back toward the rear of the vehicle.
    2. 22.2. Rotate the transfer case so that the front output shaft is above the torsion bar bracket.
    3. 22.3. Rotate the transfer case (with the input shaft slightly lowered) so that the transfer case is parallel to the torsion bar bracket.
    4. 22.4. Lower the transfer case.
      Fig 7: Transfer Case Adapter Nuts
      G01481374Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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