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Red88 · 04-04-2012, 07:31 PM

I'm putting a clutch kit in my truck. The GM service manual I have tells me to remove the transfer case (NP241) prior to removing the transmission (Getrag 5-spd). Seems like I could pull the 2 as a unit and save some labor. What do you guys think?

54 jimmy · 04-04-2012, 09:40 PM

can be done but it will be tippy to th left as the wheght of the t case will want to pull it over. pulling the t case isn't that bad. it will save you a lot of hassle when putting it back together to get it on the splines. i had an 89 isuzu tropper where the trans and t case were one unit. let me tell you what a pain in the ass to get it out then to get it back in on the splines.

Red88 · 04-05-2012, 12:54 AM

Thanks for the advice 54 Jimmy. I'll pull them separately tomorrow!

Red88 · 04-23-2012, 01:29 PM

Just wanted to check in to say I got 'er done. Bought a transmission jack from Harbor Freight and used it both for the transfer case and the transmission. Put in a new flywheel, clutch kit, clutch fork, and input seal for the transfer case. Took me alot longer than I thought it would but happy I did it as it drives great! Thanks once again for a great site and advice.

04-04-2012, 07:31 PM	#1
Red88 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Vancouver, WA. Posts: 64	Transmission/Transfer case R&R question I'm putting a clutch kit in my truck. The GM service manual I have tells me to remove the transfer case (NP241) prior to removing the transmission (Getrag 5-spd). Seems like I could pull the 2 as a unit and save some labor. What do you guys think? __________________ '88 K1500 Scottsdale 5.7 TBI, 5spd MG5

04-04-2012, 09:40 PM	#2
54 jimmy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pittston,PA Posts: 1,183	Re: Transmission/Transfer case R&R question can be done but it will be tippy to th left as the wheght of the t case will want to pull it over. pulling the t case isn't that bad. it will save you a lot of hassle when putting it back together to get it on the splines. i had an 89 isuzu tropper where the trans and t case were one unit. let me tell you what a pain in the ass to get it out then to get it back in on the splines. __________________ There is nothing you can't fix with a BFH or a FIRE WRENCH. 1997 chevy k1500 ext cab z71 (daily driver) sold 1996 chevy k1500 reg cab 4x4(daily driver)totaled 2008jeep patriot (wife's daily driver 2008 chevy 1500 ext cab 4x4 sold 2011 chevy 1500 crew cab ltz (daily driver) 1996 chevy 1500 reg cab 4x4 project sold 2006 pontiac grand prix gxp (daily work commuter)

04-05-2012, 12:54 AM	#3
Red88 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Vancouver, WA. Posts: 64	Re: Transmission/Transfer case R&R question Thanks for the advice 54 Jimmy. I'll pull them separately tomorrow! __________________ '88 K1500 Scottsdale 5.7 TBI, 5spd MG5

04-23-2012, 01:29 PM	#4
Red88 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Vancouver, WA. Posts: 64	Re: Transmission/Transfer case R&R question Just wanted to check in to say I got 'er done. Bought a transmission jack from Harbor Freight and used it both for the transfer case and the transmission. Put in a new flywheel, clutch kit, clutch fork, and input seal for the transfer case. Took me alot longer than I thought it would but happy I did it as it drives great! Thanks once again for a great site and advice. Attached Images __________________ '88 K1500 Scottsdale 5.7 TBI, 5spd MG5 Last edited by Red88; 04-23-2012 at 01:38 PM.



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