Service Manual

7.15
FINAL DRIVE
7
Gearcase Removal
1. Stop engine and place gear selector in Park.
2. Refer to “FRONT DRIVE SHAFT - Drive Shaft Removal”
and remove both front drive shafts from the front gearcase.
3. Remove the propshaft (see “PROPSHAFT SERVICE”).
4. Disconnect the wire harness above the front gearcase and
remove the harness from the retaining dart.
5. Remove the vent line from the front gearcase.
6. Remove the (4) bolts securing the front gearcase to frame.
7. Remove the gearcase from the front LH wheel well area and
slide it between the upper and lower A-arm.
Gearcase Disassembly / Inspection
1. Drain and properly dispose of gearcase fluid. Remove any
metal particles from the drain plug magnet.
2. Remove the (6) cover screws and remove the cover plate.
3. Check the gearcase coil resistance (see “AWD Diagnosis”).
The resistance value should meet the specification.
4. Remove and inspect the armature plate and thrust plate.
Refer to “AWD Diagnosis” for detailed inspection process.
AWD Harness
Remove 4 Bolts
Remove
Vent Line
Disconnect
Harness
Thrust
Plate
Armature
Plate