The first step in cleaning my Spicer 18 transfer case was to remove the rear nut (duh... I know).

This was my redneck way of pulling the rear drum.  Ideally a 3-prong puller works best.

Here you can see the E-brake assembly.  Mine was filled with rocks and twigs.  The case will be treaded to all new E-brake hardware.

Here is the backing plate with the hardware removed.  This will all be cleaned up and painted prior to the new brake hardware being installed.

Save yourself a lot of effort and take the case to a machine shop to have it cleaned.  This cost me $10 and saved a lot of time and cuss words.

The parts were painted and reassembled using new gaskets and seals.

The e-brake was cleaned and treated to all new hardware.