Removal and installation of gearbox.
1 - gearbox and transfer case control lever handles,
2 - lever trim panel,
3 - anther,
4 - fixing plate,
5 - case,
6 - anther,
7 - gasket,
8 - washer,
9 - bushing,
10 - gearbox control lever,
11 - transfer case control lever,
12 - lever saddle,
13 - clutch cylinder,
14 - lower protective cover of the transfer case,
15 - switch-on sensor,
16 - reversing light switch connector,
17 - connector of the all-wheel drive engagement sensor,
18 - connector of the transfer case neutral gear engagement sensor,
19 - speed sensor connector,
20 - cross beam,
21 - gearbox assembly,
22 - gearbox support,
23 - bracket,
24 - upper part of the support,
25 - rubber spacer,
26 - lower part of the support.
2. Drain the oil from the gearbox (see chapter "Maintenance and general check and adjustment procedures").
3. Remove the front and rear propeller shafts (see chapter "Cardan shaft").
4. Remove the exhaust pipe and catalytic converter (see chapter "Air intake and exhaust system").
5. Remove the parts in the order they are numbered in the assembly drawing "Removal and installation the gearbox".
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Note: After installing the gearbox and transfer case, make sure:
- no noise when shifting gears;
- smoothness of gear engagement;
- absence of spontaneous gear disengagement;
- correct operation of the reversing light switch.
Removal/Installation Notes
Note: Two jacks are required to remove/install the gearbox.
1. Remove the front gearbox support.
2. Jack up the transfer case.
3. Remove the cross beam.
4. Using a second jack, jack up the gearbox.
5. When removing/installing the gearbox, use jack stands to prevent the gearbox from tilting to the right or left.
Note: Position the jack so that it does not interfere with the transmission mount bolts.
6. Loosen the gearbox mounting bolts.
Note: Before removing the transmission, make sure all connectors, wires or tubes are disconnected from the transmission. Otherwise, they may be damaged when removing the transmission.