ADJUSTMENTS

Manual Shift Models

The following procedure should be used, if a partial or incomplete engagement of the transfer case shift lever detent is experienced, or if the control assembly requires removal.

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Raise the shift boot to expose the top surface of the cam plates.
4. Loosen the 1 large and 1 small bolt, approximately 1 turn. Move the transfer case shift lever to the 4L position (lever down).
5. Move the cam plate rearward until the bottom chamfered corner of the neutral lug just contacts the forward right edge of the shift lever.
6. Hold the cam plate in this position and tighten the larger bolt first to 70–90 ft. lbs. (95–122 Nm) and tighten the smaller bolt to 31–42 ft. lbs. (42–57 Nm).
7. Move the transfer case shift lever in the vehicle, check for positive engagement in all positions. There should be a clearance between the shift lever and the cam plate in the 2H front and 4H rear (clearance not to exceed 0.13 in./3.3mm) and 4L shift positions.
8. Install the shift boot assembly.
9. Connect the negative battery cable.