Repair Procedures: Removal
- Disconnect the battery (-) terminal.
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- Remove the front propeller shaft (A). (4WD)
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- Remove the front muffler (A) or muffler hanger rubber (B), by removing rear muffler (C).
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- Remove the rear propeller shaft (A).
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- Support the transmission assembly with a jack
- Remove the cross member (A).
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- Remove the insulator support bracket (A).
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- Disconnect the 4WD ECU connector (A) or EMC connector (B).
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- Remove the mounting bolts (A, B-4ea) and the transfer assembly.
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- Remove the transfer assembly by lowering the supporting jack.