Transfer case removal

[KPT]

I'm dropping everything to change my clutch and I can't get the transfer case off the transmission. Both driveshafts are removed as well as the 5 bolts and wiring harness. The bottom is loose but the top won't budge. Any ideas?

 

[Doug]

try hitting it with a plastic mallet. some time's it can be a real pita to get off. you can also try gently prying the top with a screw driver you want to be careful not to gouge or damage anything.

 

[TarHeel085]

Originally posted by Doug
try hitting it with a plastic mallet. some time's it can be a real pita to get off. you can also try gently prying the top with a screw driver you want to be careful not to gouge or damage anything.

yep, thats exactly how ya do it, i smacked the bottom of mine with a hammer and it slid right out.

 

[KPT]

I was beating the F*** out of the front bottom with a rubber mallet. Even ran a ratchet strap around the T-case to the bumper and cranked down. Still didn't budge. Going to try again tommorrow.

 

[Doug]

You can't just beat the crap out of it. There are alignment pins that sometimes can be pretty stubborn to break loose you have to try and get the t-case off evenly. For whatever amount you move the bottom the top has to move the same as well.