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Section 17 (Mp2010 Transfer Case (Service Information)): Assembly
Lubricate all seals with MOPAR® ATF+4 prior to installation.
- Clean any sealer from the case halves.
- Using seal installer (special tool #8802, Installer, Seal) (1), install rear output seal (2) into the case half (3).
- Using seal installer (special tool #8802, Installer, Seal) (1), install front output seal into case half (2).
- Using seal installer (special tool #9672, Installer, Seal) (2) with drive handle (special tool #C-4171, Driver Handle, Universal) (1), install input shaft seal (3) into case half (4).
- Install the snap ring (1).
- Install wave spacer (2) on input shaft (1).
- Install bearing (3) onto input shaft (1) and press into place.
- Install snap ring (1) on input shaft (2).
- Install input shaft bearing spacer (1) into the case half (2).
- Install input shaft and bearing assembly (1) into case half (2) and press into place.NOTE:
Both output shaft bearings have a tapered inner race that must be installed toward the seal.
- Properly support case half in press, and using (special tool #9227, Gauge, Pinion Height) (1), press bearing into case (2). (Front output bearing shown in the illustration, rear output bearing uses the same tool and process.)
- Install the front output shaft (1). Start the shaft into the bearing by hand with a rocking action to get the snap ring started into the bearing.
- Seat the front output shaft (3) into the bearing and case (4) using installer (special tool #C-4657, Installer, Seal) (2) and Handle (special tool #C-4171, Driver Handle, Universal) (1).
- Install the rear output shaft (2). Start the shaft into the bearing by hand with a rocking action to get the snap ring started into the bearing.
- Seat the rear output shaft (3) into the bearing and case (4) using installer (special tool #C-4657, Installer, Seal) (2) inverted and Handle (special tool #C-4171, Driver Handle, Universal) (1).
- Install the thrust washer (2) on the input shaft (3) with the four groves upward and install snap ring (1).NOTE:
There is a blue link on one side of the chain. This blue link MUST be installed facing upward.
- Install the chain (1) and sprockets (2, 3) on the input shaft and front output shaft.
- Install the oil slinger (2) differential (1).
- Apply a small amount of RTV to the magnet to hold in place and install.
- After installing differential (1), turn so the oil slinger (2) will hold differential in place during assembly of the case halves.
- Apply bead of Mopar® Gasket Maker, or equivalent, to one of the mating surfaces of the front or rear housing.
- Install the rear case half. While installing the case half, rotate the output shaft flange back and forth to engage the input shaft into the differential.
- Install case bolts (1) and tighten housing bolts in a crisscross pattern to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.