Shift Link Assembly: Removal

Remove the manual transmission assembly from the vehicle. Ref. to REMOVAL , Manual Transmission Assembly.
Remove the back-up light switch neutral position switch. Ref. to REMOVAL , Switches and Harness.
Remove the transfer case together with the extension case assembly. Ref. to REMOVAL , Transfer Case and Extension Case Assembly.
Remove the extension case assembly.
Pull out the straight pin.

Fig 1: Identifying Selector Lever COMPL And Straight Pin
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Drive out the spring pin by tapping with the ST, and remove the select lever COM PL.
ST 398791700 SPRING PIN REMOVER 2

Fig 2: Removing Select Lever COM PL
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Pull out the selector arm No. 2 from neutral set spring.

Fig 3: Pulling Out Selector Arm No. 2 From Neutral Set Spring
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Remove the shifter arm collar and neutral set spring from transfer case.

Fig 4: Removing Shifter Arm Collar And Neutral Set Spring From Transfer Case
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Remove the shifter arm No. 2, washers and thrust bearing from transfer case.

Fig 5: Identifying Shifter Arm No. 2, Washers And Thrust Bearing
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Drive out the spring pin by tapping with the ST, and remove the shifter arm and selector arm.
ST 398791700 SPRING PIN REMOVER 2

Fig 6: Removing Shifter Arm And Selector Arm
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Remove the oil seal from transfer case using a screwdriver.
NOTE: The illustration shows the oil seal of select lever COMPL. Perform the same procedures for removing the shifter arm No. 2.

Fig 7: Removing Oil Seal
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Remove the needle bearing from the transfer case.
NOTE:
- Use the round bar with diameter of 20 - 21 mm (0.79 - 0.83 in).
- By pushing the flange surface (stamp mark side), press it into the transfer case to remove.
  
  Fig 8: Locating Needle Bearing
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Remove the roll bearing from the transfer case.
NOTE: Use the round bar with diameter of 22 - 23 mm (0.87 - 0.91 in).

Fig 9: Locating Roll Bearing
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Remove the plunger and check ball spring from transmission cover.

Fig 10: Identifying Plunger And Check Ball Spring With Seal Ring
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