I had the transfer box on one of mine out this weekend.
The high low lever pivot bolts to the bellhousing.
The round hook sits on top of the ball, and bolts to the lever.
The 4x4 dog clutch release has a pivot on the front output casing.
Can of worms.
Paint man has a good reputation.
Paint type. It would have been an solvent based paint, single component originally. Over time the rest of the panels will have faded and lost their gloss. Paint man can get you the exact colour...
I thought it was just an interference fit. Clean and stuff into the groove. You could go crazy with tiger seal if you wanted to, but the next person to change the seals will hate you