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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2011TAHOE BASE, 5.3 0, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 815 (TRANSFER CASE - NVG 246-NP8)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSTRANSFER CASE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2011 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 5.3 0, 4WD

Installation Procedure

2011 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 5.3 0, 4WDSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of Transfer Case & Transmission
    GM828574Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Rotate the transfer case so that the transfer case is perpendicular to the transmission.
  2. Raise the transfer case into position.
  3. Rotate the transfer case so that the transfer case aligns with the transfer case adapter.
  4. Install the transfer case.
  5. Install the fuel feed and return pipe bracket.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  6. Install the transfer case adapter nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nuts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

  7. Remove the transmission jack from the transfer case.
    8. Fig 2: Identifying External Transfer Case Components
    GM829147Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Position the harness to the transfer case.
  9. Install the harness clips (6, 8) to the transfer case.
  10. Connect the speed sensor electrical connectors (3, 4, and 5).
  11. Connect the encoder motor electrical connector (7).
  12. Install the harness inline to engine harness connector (1) clip to the fuel feed and return pipe bracket.
    13. Fig 3: Vent Hose & Transfer Case Fitting
    GM829842Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Position the vent hose to the transfer case.
  14. Install the vent hose (2) to the transfer case fitting (1).
  15. Install the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement in Propeller Shaft.
  16. Install the front propeller shaft. Refer to Front Propeller Shaft Replacement in Propeller Shaft.
  17. Install the transfer case shield, if equipped. Refer to Transfer Case Shield Replacement .
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