removing transfer case from '11 JK - question
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removing transfer case from '11 JK - question
Question for folks who have removed their t-cases - can you access all of the bolts from underneath the Jeep, or do you have to take the console off as well? It appears that a gearwrench will be able to get to the six mounting bolts, but I'd rather know if anyone has done that for sure before I try.
FWIW - installing an '09 Rubicon transfer case into my '11. I decided to put in the Teraflex 2 low conversion, and I'm glad that I did. When we popped the case open this morning, we found a piece to the center shift fork pad in the pickup area for the oil pump. Only a small piece of the pad was still where it should have been. A trip to the dealer tomorrow, and I should have the case all sealed back up, and ready to be installed tomorrow night.
FWIW - installing an '09 Rubicon transfer case into my '11. I decided to put in the Teraflex 2 low conversion, and I'm glad that I did. When we popped the case open this morning, we found a piece to the center shift fork pad in the pickup area for the oil pump. Only a small piece of the pad was still where it should have been. A trip to the dealer tomorrow, and I should have the case all sealed back up, and ready to be installed tomorrow night.
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Haven't done it yet, but other threads indicate that they are doing it from underneath using stubby wrenches and wobble sockets to get up to the two hard to reach bolts, and either a tranny jack or motorcycle lift for the tcase itself.
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Question for folks who have removed their t-cases - can you access all of the bolts from underneath the Jeep, or do you have to take the console off as well? It appears that a gearwrench will be able to get to the six mounting bolts, but I'd rather know if anyone has done that for sure before I try.
FWIW - installing an '09 Rubicon transfer case into my '11. I decided to put in the Teraflex 2 low conversion, and I'm glad that I did. When we popped the case open this morning, we found a piece to the center shift fork pad in the pickup area for the oil pump. Only a small piece of the pad was still where it should have been. A trip to the dealer tomorrow, and I should have the case all sealed back up, and ready to be installed tomorrow night.
FWIW - installing an '09 Rubicon transfer case into my '11. I decided to put in the Teraflex 2 low conversion, and I'm glad that I did. When we popped the case open this morning, we found a piece to the center shift fork pad in the pickup area for the oil pump. Only a small piece of the pad was still where it should have been. A trip to the dealer tomorrow, and I should have the case all sealed back up, and ready to be installed tomorrow night.
Now, I also did take off the console.. but in the end I didn't end up needing to go that route.
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Yes, you can reach all the bolts, however it is a very tight fit, especially on the passenger side, because of the gas tank getting in the way. For the top bolt and middle bolt on that side, I strongly recommend a ratcheting wrench, as I do not believe I could have swapped mine out without it. A stubby would have probably worked, but I think I would have still stuck with the longer ratcheting wrench due to the extra torque to get the bolts going. You can pm me or whatever if you need pointers, etc.
Now, I also did take off the console.. but in the end I didn't end up needing to go that route.
Now, I also did take off the console.. but in the end I didn't end up needing to go that route.
For grins and giggles I may use my GoPro to film it. I thought for sure I would have found a video on YouTube already. Looks like I get to make one.
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Unless your going to cut a hole in the floor, removing the console will not help you. Using a jack and lowering the tranny an inch or two will help gain some space to get to the upper bolts.
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To make sure I understand this, it just involves putting the jack under the transmission, and loosening the crossmember to lower it? I haven't found a diagram that would show which bolts should be loosened to allow it to drop. And I assume that this works because the motor mounts allow the rear of the engine to dip slightly rearward - is that right?
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To make sure I understand this, it just involves putting the jack under the transmission, and loosening the crossmember to lower it? I haven't found a diagram that would show which bolts should be loosened to allow it to drop. And I assume that this works because the motor mounts allow the rear of the engine to dip slightly rearward - is that right?
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To make sure I understand this, it just involves putting the jack under the transmission, and loosening the crossmember to lower it? I haven't found a diagram that would show which bolts should be loosened to allow it to drop. And I assume that this works because the motor mounts allow the rear of the engine to dip slightly rearward - is that right?