Repair procedures: Removal

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Remove the driveshaft and axle.
(Refer to "FRONT DRIVESHAFT ")
Remove the propeller shaft (A).
Tightening torque:

49.0 ~ 68.6 N.m (5.0~7.0 kgf.m, 36.2~50.6 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Propeller Shaft And Mounting Bolt
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Loosen the transfer upper & lower mounting bolts. (transfer side → transaxle side)

Fig 2: Transfer Upper Mounting Bolts
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Fig 3: Transfer Lower Mounting Bolts
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Loosen the transfer lower mounting bolts. (transaxle side → transfer side)

Fig 4: Transfer Lower Mounting Bolt
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