Transfer Case High/Low Range Selector Stem Adjustment (Defender 2007+)

Special tool (s)

Interlock Device, High/Low Range Selector 308-711

NOTE: If performing this procedure after replacing the transfer case high/low range selector linkage, follow steps 13 - 19.

1. Remove the floor console.

For more information, see the chapter: Floor Console (501-12 Instrument panel and console, Removal and installation).

2. Re-lay the left carpet.



3. Remove the protective cover of the parking brake lever. Remove 3 clips.



4. Release the parking brake lever.

• 1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
• 2. Turn out two bolts.

5. Remove the mat from the transmission cover panel.



6.

NOTE: Do not remove the protective cover from the switch knobs.

Remove the protective cover from the transmission cover panel.



7.

WARNING: The shift knob releases abruptly, so turn to the side when dismantling. Failure to follow this instruction may result in injury.

Release the shift lever handle. Release two clamps.



8.

WARNING: The high/low range selector lever knob releases abruptly, so turn to the side when dismantling. Failure to follow this instruction may result in injury.

Remove the protective cover and dismantle the selector levers. Disconnect the high/low range selector lever.



9. Remove the transmission cover panel. Remove 11 screws.



10.

NOTE: To reduce insulation tension, set the differential lock to the left position.

Remove the insulating pad.



11. Remove the insulation pad support bracket.



12. Disconnect the transfer case high/low shift shaft. Press the button to release the high/low shift shaft of the transfer case.



13. Release the regulator. Release the lock block.



14.

WARNING: It is forbidden to carry out work on a vehicle standing on only one jack. Always support the vehicle with jack stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.

15.

NOTE: Vehicle wheels may need to be rotated to ensure high range is fully engaged.

Make sure the transfer case is in full high range.



16. Using the special tool, set the transfer case high/low range selector lever to the high range position. Install the special tool.



17.

NOTE: Make sure the transfer case high/low range shift rod is in full contact with the ball joint and not with the foam pad.

Connect the transfer case high/low shift shaft.



18. Push the stop block inward. Make sure the locking block is securely engaged.



19. Remove the special tool.



20. Install the insulation pad support bracket.

21.

NOTE: To reduce insulation tension, set the differential lock to the left position.

Install the insulating gasket.

22. Install the transmission cover panel. Screw in the screws.

23. Install the protective boot along with the supplied selector levers.

• Install the selector levers.
• Fully secure the protective cover.

24. Lay the mat on the transmission cover panel.

25. Install the parking brake lever. Tighten (tightening torque 25 Nm).



26. Establish a protective cover of the lever of a parking brake. Install clamps.

27. Re-lay the left carpet.

28. Install the floor console.

For more information, see the chapter: Floor Console (501-12 Instrument panel and console, Removal and installation).