Sierra 1500 4WD V8-5.3L VIN Z Flex Fuel (2005)
Shifter Transfer Case: Service and Repair
Transfer Case Control Lever Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the transfer case shield, if equipped.
2. Remove the front propeller shaft.
3. Remove the control rod.
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Remove the control lever knob by performing the following:
1. Using an adjustable wrench, adjust the wrench to fit the control lever rod just below the knob.
2. With the adjustable wrench touching the control lever knob, gently tap on the adjustable wrench in an upward motion until the knob is
separated from the control lever rod.
6. Remove the transfer case bezel screws.
7. Remove the transfer case bezel.
8. Important: When performing the following service procedure, the transfer case control lever bracket does not have to be removed from the
vehicle.
Remove the control lever bolts.
9. Remove the control lever assembly.
Installation Procedure