Repair procedures: Removal

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Remove the 4WD coupling assembly bolts (A-3ea) mounted to the rear propeller shaft (B).
Tightening torque :

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

Fig 1: Identifying 4WD Coupling Assembly Bolts (A-3ea) And Rear Propellar Shaft
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Using a flat tool, separate the propellar shaft from 4WD coupling assembly.
Remove the electric magnetic clutch connector(A).

Fig 2: Identifying Electric Magnetic Clutch Connector
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Remove the 4WD coupling assembly mounting bolts (A-4ea).
Tightening torque :

58.8~63.7N.m (6.0~6.5kgf.m, 43.4~47.0lb-ft)

Fig 3: Identifying 4WD Coupling Assembly Mounting Bolts
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Using a flat tool, separate the 4WD coupling assembly from the rear differential carrier assembly.