Transfer Wire: Removal

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REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
(See REMOVAL )
DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (See DISASSEMBLY )
SUPPORT AUTOMATIC WITH TRANSFER TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY (See DISASSEMBLY )
REMOVE ENGINE REAR MOUNTING MEMBER
1. Remove the 4 bolts, 3 nuts and engine rear mounting member.
Fig 1: Locating Bolts, Nuts And Engine Rear Mounting Member
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REMOVE TRANSFER DYNAMIC DAMPER
1. Remove the 2 bolts and the transfer dynamic damper.
Fig 2: Locating Bolts And Transfer Dynamic Damper
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REMOVE TRANSFER OIL PAN
1. Remove the 9 bolts.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Bolts
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2. Insert the blade of SST between the transfer oil pan and transfer case. Cut through the sealer and remove the transfer oil pan.
  SST 09032-00100
  
  NOTE: Do not damage the contact surface of the transfer oil pan.
  
  Fig 4: Inserting Blade Of SST Between Transfer Oil Pan And Transfer Case
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3. Remove the transfer oil cleaner magnet from the transfer oil pan.
  NOTE:
  - Clean the inside of the oil pan thoroughly, removing all metal shavings, sludge and any other foreign objects.
  - Remove any metal shavings from the magnet.
Fig 5: Removing Metal Shavings From Magnet
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REMOVE TRANSFER WIRE
1. Remove the 4 bolts and the transfer upper valve body.
2. Disconnect the 2 transfer wire connectors.
3. Remove the bolt and the transfer wire.
Fig 6: Locating Bolts And Transfer Upper Valve Body
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