Removal and Installation: Removal
- Remove tunnel stay with power tool. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
- Remove exhaust front tube with power tool. Refer to "EXHAUST SYSTEM ".
- Remove front and rear propeller shaft. Refer to "FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT " and "REAR PROPELLER SHAFT ".
- Disconnect transfer assembly harness connector and separate harness from transfer assembly.
- Remove air breather hose. Refer to "AIR BREATHER HOSE ".
- Support transfer assembly and transmission assembly with a jack.
- Remove engine rear member with power tool. Refer to "ENGINE ASSEMBLY " (VQ35DE) or "ENGINE ASSEMBLY " (VK45DE).
- Remove transfer mounting bolts and separate transfer from transmission.CAUTION: Secure transfer assembly to a jack.