tj tcase help please

[natehate]

i cant get the one bolt behind the shifter bracket out so i can remove my tcase to put a sye in??
how do i get this?
i assume its something easy
so flame away
thanks

[jeepinTY]

I took mine out to put my SYE in but I don't remember which bolt you are having trouble with. I know a lot of people that install their SYE's while the tcase is still in the jeep, you just have to be careful so that everything doesn't fall out. Good luck.

[natehate]

its the top one on the drivers side
its under the shifter bracket

[jeepinTY]

Too many damn mosquitos outside for me to go look but if it's under the bracket can't you take the whole bracket off?

[natehate]

cant figure that out either

[jeepinTY]

OK hang on....going outside with a flashlight:D

[jeepinTY]

OK I assume your talking about the 2 nuts that hold the bracket to the t-case? Which also bolt the t-case to the trans, I have a 1 inch body lift so there is a little more room but it's hard to see with my skidplate.

[natehate]

do i need to take the centre console out to get that bracket loose?

[jeepinTY]

I didn't, I don't remember really...been years. I'm sure someone here can probably help you out. If not, PM me tomorrow and I'll take a closer look after work.

[Carvalhal]

Hi MAN...

Here is "STEP BY STEP" (new kids on block song):fj:


http://7slotgrille.com/tech/sye2/index.html


my contribution..........did relly nothing:shaking: :fj:

[natehate]

that how to just skips over how to get it out

[nasvik]

that how to just skips over how to get it out

I believe I used a shorty socket and a u-joint swivel on a long extension to get that one. Either that or it was a shorty box wrench. Can't remember. But you're going to have to figure it out. :D

Paul

[wiggamoe]

It shouldn't be that difficult. There are four points at which the bracket connects to the Jeep. Two are part of the studs on the shift tower (accessible by removing the shift boot), one bolt threads into the side of the transmission, and the other uses one of the studs/nuts that mates the transfer case to the transmission. The nut is a bit of a pain to access. The first time I removed it I used a ratcheting wrench. Due to the lack of space I had very little "wrench swing" so that took a little while. The second time I approached the nut from the front near the bellhousing using a 3/8" impact with a long extension and a swivel socket. I hope this helps.

[mrblaine]

Unless weather is a factor, it's just as easy to do the SYE conversion with the case in the jeep. I've done about 10-15 of them and never pulled the case on one yet.

But, I also have some tall jackstands I put under the rear axle that let me sit up under the belly, so that may be why it's easier for me.

The two bolts that hold the shifter bracket on can be removed from the top with a ratchet wrench, but you have to yank the console and floor cover plate to do it. Or, a long set of extensions with a swivel socket from the front will do it.

[cphatmike101]

leave the t-case on the jeep. just take the back half off its very easy to do it will take about hour and a half to do. just have a good pair of snap-ring plyers. pm me if you want info on how to doit.