Speedo gear in transfer case

[Mick]

I have a 74 CJ5 with a Dana 20 Transfer Case . The speedometer has never worked. Upon inspection, I noticed that the speedo cable bound up and twisted the end that connects to the Transfer Case .

Some of the speedo cable remains in the gear drive shaft inside the Transfer Case . It appears that I need to get that broken piece out before I can install the need speed cable.

Looking at the outside of the case, it appears that the drive gear has a retaining nut/collar on it. I tried to get a wrench on the nut/collar/adapter in order to get it out so I could get the drive gear out. But I have not been successful in being able to get something on it.

I need to know what size socket to use in order to take the nut/collar/adapter piece off and what problems I can expect pulling that drive gear out of the Transfer Case in order to clean out the broken pieces.

Any help and/or advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[73CJ]

Can you get a needle nose pliers on the broken cable end?

The nut comes out and the gear and shaft wiggle out.

Worst case , pull the tail piece and driveshaft off. Then you can work on it in a vise.

 

[Mick]

73 CJ, thank you for the reply.

I am not able to get needle nose on the broken end. Unfortunately, it broke off about 1/8" or so down inside the spindle.

I figured the nut would come off but I am having a hard time getting a socket on the nut with it installed and will probably have to take the end piece off.

When I remove the end piece, do I have to drain the fluid out of the Transfer Case first?

Once again, thank you for your help.

 

[73CJ]

You might get a dribble pulling the tail but the level should be lower.

It's not as big a deal as it sounds. Five bolts and the drive shaft. Beats standing on your head for two hours.