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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2009 🢒 Vibe - AWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 2.4L (LAX) 🢒 Transfer Case Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 2011491 Size: SH
  1. Remove the automatic transaxle assembly. Refer to Transmission Replacement.
  2. Remove the engine mounting bracket.
  3. Remove the bolts (1, 2, 3, 4) and the transfer stiffener plate.

    4. Object Number: 2011492 Size: SH
  4. Remove the bolts and nuts.

    5. Note: 

       • Remove the transfer assembly from the transaxle assembly without tilting it.
       • When removing the transfer assembly, do not hold the oil seal parts on both sides of the assembly.

  5. Using a plastic hammer, remove the transfer assembly from the transaxle assembly.

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 2011492 Size: SH
  1. Install the transfer assembly with the bolts and nuts to the transaxle assembly and tighten to 69 N·m (51 lb ft).
  2. Install the transfer assembly to the transaxle assembly horizontally.
  3. Install the transfer stiffener plate with the bolts and tighten to 34 N·m (25 lb ft).
  4. Install the engine mounting bracket.
  5. Install the automatic transaxle assembly. Refer to Transmission Replacement.