- Remove transfer cover mounting bolts.
- Lightly tap position (A) of transfer cover with a plastic hammer to remove transfer cover.
CAUTION:
When tapping of transfer cover, be sure to tap the back of cover.
- Remove transfer case oil seal (right and left).
- Remove ring gear shaft assembly. Refer to
"DISASSEMBLY ".
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NOTE:
When the ring gear shaft removed, the following parts are simultaneously removed:
- Spacer (right and left)
- Ring gear bearing adjusting shim (right and left)
- Outer race of ring gear bearing (right and left)
- Remove drive pinion assembly from transfer case. Refer to
"DISASSEMBLY ".
- Tap the outer races of pinion bearing (front and rear) from transfer case with a brass rod to remove outer races of pinion bearing (front and rear).
CAUTION:
Never damage transfer case.
- Remove drive pinion adjusting shim.
- Remove dowel pin.
CAUTION:
Never remove dowel pin, if it is not necessary to replace.
- Remove the filler plug and drain plug from the transfer case, and then remove each gasket.
- Remove oil defense from transfer cover.
- Perform inspection after disassembly. Refer to
"INSPECTION ".
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