Removal Procedure
- Remove battery. Refer to Battery Replacement in Engine Electrical.
- Remove battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement in Engine Electrical.
- Remove cable hold down bolt attached to frame.
- Remove the cable clip from actuator.
- Remove cable from actuator.
- Raise and Suitable support vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Remove the differential shield. Refer to Shield Replacement .
- Cut the strap holding wire and cable together.
- Remove the 3 bolts holding the shift cable housing.
- Remove the cable assembly from the front differential.
- Remove the spring in order to remove the cable from the shifter fork.
Installation Procedure
- Install the shift cable housing bolts.
- Install the cable assembly to the front differential.
- Install the cable hold down bolt to frame.
- Use a new strap to tie the cable and wire together.
- Install the differential shield. Refer to Shield Replacement .
- Connect the cable to the actuator.
- Install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement in Engine Electrical.
- Install the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement in Engine Electrical.
- Test drive vehicle and check for correct operation of 4 wheel drive system.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 48 N·m (36 lb ft).
Tighten
Tighten the cable assembly to 10 N·m (88 lb in).
Tighten
Tighten the cable hold down bolt to 17 N·m (13 ft lb).
