Transfer Assembly Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Acura MDX, 2005 Acura MDX, 2004 Acura MDX, and 2003 Acura MDX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).

Fig 1: Removing Drain Plug
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Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B).
Remove the front subframe stiffener.

Fig 2: Removing Front Subframe Stiffener
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Remove exhaust pipe A.

Fig 3: Removing Exhaust Pipe A
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Remove the bolt securing the transfer breather tube bracket (A), and disconnect the breather tube (B) from the breather pipe (C) on the transfer assembly.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Breather Tube From Breather Pipe On Transfer Assembly
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Make a reference mark (A) across the propeller shaft (B) and the transfer companion flange (C).

Fig 5: Marking Reference Mark Across Propeller Shaft And Transfer Companion Flange
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Separate the propeller shaft from the transfer assembly.
Remove the transfer assembly from the transmission.

Fig 6: Removing Transfer Assembly From Transmission
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