Is it possible to remove the front output piece of the T-case without dropping it?

[MikePL]

I need to replace the front shaft output bearing. I see that the front 'cone' seems removable. I dropped the transfer case once, exactly 20 years ago and I don't feel like doing it again, now that I'm 20 years older.

I know that to replace the front output shaft bearing you need some long pullers and a lot of gymnastics but is this section of the t-case removable separately while on the truck?

 

[Travis 76]

I can take a picture when i get home. I recently bought a t case from the junk yard. It’s in the back of the truck.

 

[MikePL]

Thanks but I am not sure if just looking at it will do the trick.
The front output shaft is wuite long so there needs to be forward clearance in order to slide out the entire cone.
There is probably some sort of selector fork over there and the question is whether the entire cone pops out without having to disconnect something in the main housing or the back output cone.

 

[OGBeno]

Transfer case assembly needs to be removed completely.

 

[Rusty Marlin]

I was able to replace the front output bearing with the t-case still in the truck. Did the job a couple years ago.

 

[MikePL]

And now who do I believe?

 

[OGBeno]

And now who do I believe?

I’m here to misinform.

 

[Rusty Marlin]

Not trying to cause chaos. Just telling y'all what I've done.