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Tools Required

    • J-2619-A Slide Hammer w/Adapter
    • J 8107-2 Side Bearing Puller Pilot
    • J 22888-20A Universal Two Jaw Puller
    • J 29369-1 Bushing and Bearing Remover

    Object Number: 1309861  Size: SH

    Important: Service replacement assemblies supplied in 2007 and later may be a BW 4479 transfer case. Refer to Transfer Case Description and Operation and to the 2006 SRX Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual.

  1. Remove the bolts (16) and the dampener (300).

  2. Object Number: 925580  Size: SH
  3. Remove the drain plug (8) and the fill plug (6). Ensure all transfer case fluid is drained out of the transfer case.

  4. Object Number: 925591  Size: SH

    Important: To prevent thread damage, clean exposed bolt threads before removing bolts.

  5. Remove the 17 case attaching bolts (11).
  6. Notice: Refer to Machined Surface Damage Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 925593  Size: SH
  7. Using a screwdriver at the pry points located on the case (1) and cover (2), pry the case (1) and cover (2) apart.

  8. Object Number: 925595  Size: SH
  9. Separate the case (1) and cover (2).

  10. Object Number: 1463949  Size: SH
  11. Use the J 22888-20A to remove the lower sprocket (115).

  12. Object Number: 925596  Size: SH
  13. Remove the snap ring (114).
  14. Push the front output shaft (112) from the case (1).

  15. Object Number: 925598  Size: SH
  16. Remove the vent baffle bolt (9) and baffle (10) from the case (1).

  17. Object Number: 925600  Size: SH
  18. Remove chain snubber bolts (4) and snubber (3) from the case (1).
  19. Notice: Refer to Transfer Case Seal Removal Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 925601  Size: SH
  20. Using a hammer and a suitable driver, remove the front output seal (13) and input seal (14) from the case (1).

  21. Object Number: 925603  Size: SH

    Important: Only remove the bearings if they are to be replaced.

  22. Using a hammer and a suitable punch, remove the front output bearing (113) and input bearing (117) if they are to be replaced.

  23. Object Number: 925605  Size: SH
  24. Remove the vent (15) and discard.
  25. Replace it with a NEW vent.

  26. Object Number: 925611  Size: SH

    Important: If the chain and sprockets are to be used again, note the position of the blue chain link, in or out.

  27. Remove the chain (109) from the cover (2).

  28. Object Number: 1463959  Size: SH
  29. Remove the planetary assembly and thrust washer (100) from the cover.

  30. Object Number: 1463964  Size: SH
  31. Using a press, remove the input shaft assembly (118, 107 and 110) from the carrier (111).

  32. Object Number: 925615  Size: SH

    Important: The carrier assembly (111) can be installed with the groove around the splines to the drive sprocket. This will cause a mis-build.

  33. Note the direction of the carrier assembly (111). The groove around the splines for 50/50 and 40/60 ratios face toward the washer and output shaft.

  34. Object Number: 925619  Size: SH
  35. Note the orientation of the sun gear. The raised lip faces out.

  36. Object Number: 1463969  Size: SH
  37. Remove the upper sprocket (107) and sun gear (110) from the input shaft (118).

  38. Object Number: 1463973  Size: SH
  39. Using the J 22888-20A  (1) and the J 8107-2  (2) , remove the sun gear (101) from the rear output shaft.

  40. Object Number: 925628  Size: SH
  41. Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring (102) from the output shaft (106).
  42. Push the output shaft (106) from the cover (2).
  43. Notice: Refer to Transfer Case Seal Removal Notice in the Preface section.

    Notice: Refer to Transfer Case Bearing Removal Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 925631  Size: SH
  44. Using a hammer and a suitable punch, from inside the cover, drive out the rear output seal (7) and the outside output bearing (104).
  45. Notice: Refer to Transfer Case Bearing Removal Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 925633  Size: SH
  46. Using a hammer and a suitable punch, from outside the cover (2), inside the output shaft bore, drive out the inner output shaft bearing (103).
  47. Notice: Refer to Transfer Case Bearing Removal Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 925634  Size: SH
  48. Using the J-2619-A  (1) and the J 29369-1  (2), remove the front output cover bearing (116) from the cover.