Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Drain the transfer case fluid. Refer to Transfer Case Fluid Replacement .
- Drain the transmission fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill .
- Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement .
- Remove the right wheel drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
- Remove the exhaust flexible pipe. Refer to Exhaust Flexible Pipe Replacement .
- Support the transaxle with a jackstand.
- Remove the engine rear mount bracket. Refer to Engine Rear Mount Bracket Replacement (Front Wheel Drive)Engine Rear Mount Bracket Replacement (All Wheel Drive) .
- Remove the transfer case bolts (1).
- Remove the transfer case (2).