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Originally Posted by ktwilson
Thanks for the replies. As I'm sure you can tell I'm new to this but enjoy getting in there and trying to fix stuff. Can the transfer case housing that has the fill plug be easily removed without dropping the transmission and t-case? I have never removed a transmission and would love to learn but not yet.
Thanks!
Kevin
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I see this question asked a lot, and the general answer seems to be that yes, it its possible, but it will add a surprising degree of complexity vs dropping the trans / t'case combo and splitting it, then making your repairs.
I can tell you from my experience, rebuilding my t'case, I sure as Hell would not want to do it lying on my back, juggling all those gears and shafts and trying to align the case and covers; let alone cleaning the mating surfaces so it doesn't leak on reassembly.
The trans/ t'case combo is surprisingly easy to drop and remove - even easier if you can get a extra set of hands or two and one of these
LINK (Frequently on sale), but you can do it with a regular floor jack, if you're careful.
FSM is your friend.