Hi guys,
First time posting here but ive gotten a ton of great information reading through so far!
I am in the process of removing my t-case to fix a leaking front output seal and to install a part time kit while im in there. I have read every how-to and watched all videos so felt i had this well in hand up until the very end, right until i hit a snag. I have all six bolts removed that hold it to the transmission, shift linkage, drive shafts and all connectors/breathers pulled, and it is supported by a transmission jack. The transfer case sepparated easily enough but only pulls back about 1/8" before stopping. Ive checked all clearances and i am sure its not hitting anything, but it comes to a very firm stop like there is an internal connection. I cant find any mention of a c-clip on the transmission out put shaft that needs to be removed but it feels like there must be. There is a circular cover on the back with 5 bolts the allows access to the other side of the gear set that i am considering removing to see if there is a c-clip there but from what i have seen, the transmission putput shaft does not extend more than a few inches into the t-case so this should not be the case. Wanted to see if anyone has any pointers before starting further dissasembly, Thanks in advance for any help !
First time posting here but ive gotten a ton of great information reading through so far!
I am in the process of removing my t-case to fix a leaking front output seal and to install a part time kit while im in there. I have read every how-to and watched all videos so felt i had this well in hand up until the very end, right until i hit a snag. I have all six bolts removed that hold it to the transmission, shift linkage, drive shafts and all connectors/breathers pulled, and it is supported by a transmission jack. The transfer case sepparated easily enough but only pulls back about 1/8" before stopping. Ive checked all clearances and i am sure its not hitting anything, but it comes to a very firm stop like there is an internal connection. I cant find any mention of a c-clip on the transmission out put shaft that needs to be removed but it feels like there must be. There is a circular cover on the back with 5 bolts the allows access to the other side of the gear set that i am considering removing to see if there is a c-clip there but from what i have seen, the transmission putput shaft does not extend more than a few inches into the t-case so this should not be the case. Wanted to see if anyone has any pointers before starting further dissasembly, Thanks in advance for any help !