Symptoms
Gear oil weeping from the transfer case, noisy bearings, a clunk from worn mounts, and a split shifter boot letting in water.
The fix, step by step
- Drain and remove the transfer case.
- Replace the bearings and gaskets with the rebuild sets, fit new rubber mounts and a new shifter boot, and refill with gear oil to the manual's spec.
Tools & part numbers
- Transmission jack
- puller
- seal driver
- gasket scraper
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Rated for a competent home mechanic with a decent tool kit. Confirm torque figures, fluids and procedures against the factory service manual for your VIN, support the truck on stands rather than a jack, and work at your own risk (disclaimer). Some parts links are affiliate links, which pay us a small commission at no cost to you.