Taking off Transfer case, top-passenger side bolt to tranny question..

[erixon]

Hey guys, just taking off the T case from my 99 Explorer... got all teh bolts off/loose, except for the one I am having trouble with is the one that bolts to the tranny, its on the top-passenger side, not a lot of room in there, how did anyone else have success with this bolt, once thats out, I am assuming I just take a flathead or something and just pry it loose (yes I have the t case jacked up so it wont crush my face...haha.)

 

[Blee1099]

You can go thru the access panel thats under your center console.. You'll have to remove the console to get access to it.

 

[erixon]

okay cool, is it just a couple of bolt holding down the panel?

 

[erixon]

Okay I got everything unbolted.

But jebus I cannot pry it loose from the tranny. Any tips, that thing is stuck on there good. I tried hammering in a flathead, I cant even do that! ideas?

 

[IZwack]

Dont try to pry it, you will damage the mating surface. If you have a tall jack, try pushing up on the rear output flange (where the rear driveshaft bolts to) maybe half an inch or so. Dont put a jack directly onto the transfer case's body (other than to support its own weight) as it is usually just cast aluminum/magnesium and could crack.