2.7L 4WD
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NOTE:
- The repair of the transfer assembly requires a special skill and furthermore an improper adjustment of the spacers may cause a severe noise and durability issue.
- Hypoid gear set is manufactured and controlled as a pair. Any replacement of the part is to be done as a pair, hypoid gear shaft assembly 47308-39200 and pinion shaft 47311-39000.
- Remove the battery negative (-) cable.
- Remove the air intake hose and air cleaner cover and then disconnect the oxygen sensor connector. (A-Engine room left side).
- Disconnect the oxygen sensor connector (B) and remove the oxygen sensor connector wire clamp from a bracket. (Engine room right side).
- Remove the wheel and tire (RH).
- Remove the engine side cover (A) (RH).
- Lift up the vehicle.
- Remove the lower arm ball joint mounting bolts (A).
- Remove the lower arm ball joint from the front axle knuckle.
- Remove the steering bar tie rod ball joint (A) from the knuckle.
- Remove the drive shaft (A) from the transfer.
- Remove the front exhaust pipe (A).
- Drain the transfer oil through drain plug hole.
- Remove the pinion case mounting bolts (A).
- Remove the alternator drive belt (A) using the tensioner and then alternator assembly (C) by loosening the mounting bolts (B).
- Remove the alternator wire terminal mounting nut (A) and connector (B).
- Remove the heat protector (A) using a hexagonal socket.NOTE: To remove the heat protector mounting bolt easily, before removing the heat protector mounting bolts (3EA), apply the mounting bolt with "WD-40® stops squeaks".
- Lift up the vehicle.
- Remove the exhaust manifold mounting nuts (7EA).NOTE: To remove the exhaust manifold mounting nut easily, before removing the exhaust manifold mounting nuts (7EA), apply the mounting nuts with "WD-40® stops squeaks".
- Remove the transfer mounting bracket (A).
- Remove the transfer mounting bolts (4EA).
- Using a flat head screw driver, remove the transfer from the transaxle by moving the driver to left and right directions.