Transfer Case Halves: Reassembly

1996 Isuzu Trooper S, AutomaticSECTION Reassembly
  1. Apply liquid gasket to rear case mating surface. Place transfer case in 4H range. Turn select rod counterclockwise so that select block projection "A" may enter into 2WD-4WD shift block. See Fig 1 .
  2. Cut-away of select rod head "B" should align with the rear case hole's stopper "C". See Fig 2 . After mating transfer case halves, install transfer case-to-rear case bolts. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONSΒ  .
  3. To complete reassembly, reverse disassembly procedure. Stake rear companion flange nut in 2 places, and front companion flange nut in one place.
Fig 1: Aligning Shift Blocks
G96C31577Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.
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