D20 Transfer Case Removal

[kiteoregon]

I have pulled the engine, transmission and transfer case, now i need to pull the transfer case from the transmission. I was reading that i need to unbolt the transfer case just behind the transmission, but before i do i need to put the trans in first or all of the needle bearings will fall all over the place. So the question is, since i have the transmission linkage disconnected do any of you know what configuration would put the trans in first? I have the stock 3 speed manual, believe it's referred to as a top loader.

Thanks.

 

[FLIT67]

I don't remember what the reason was for putting the tranny in first was. But, it wasn't for keeping the 13 sisters in. there is a little hole on the top towards the back that you have to put a pin in and have it held there to keep them in place. I can't seem to find my manual to explain it better. I'm sure that someone on here can explain it better. You might be able to search on here or google for a schematic.

 

[broncosbybart]

no need to mess with the trans. it is totally separate from what you want to do. if you are just removing the transfer case, unbolt the 6 bolts from the intermediate housing. there are 13 loose bearings that can fall out. if they do, you can pull the inspection cover off the D20 and find them all.

 

[kiteoregon]

ubbolt the intermediate housing where it bolts to the transmission or where it bolts to the transfer case?

 

[Deano]

I like to unbolt it from the trans so I don't mess with the 13 pain in the buts