Well, I just found out that the chain driven transfer case output bearing is indeed a pressed on bearing whereas the gear driven cases have a bearing held on by a split ring and they can be removed and changed with out tearing down the case. You have to split the case, remove the output shaft and use a press to pull the bearing and replace the bearing. I'll take my chances with the original bearing. It has no slop, the seal doesn't leak and there's no indication of a bearing problem.

Looking at the shop manual there looks to be too many "special" tools and precautions for me to start tearing the case apart at this time. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/butwiggle.gif" alt="" />

Toyo Master <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />