Transfer Clutch: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Remove the snap ring, and remove the transfer clutch plate set and pressure plate (rear side).

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Compress the return spring using the ST1, ST2 and a press to remove the snap ring.
Preparation tool:

ST1: COMPRESSOR SPECIAL TOOL (18762AA001)

ST2: INSTALLER (18657AA000)

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Remove the transfer clutch piston seal and return spring.

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Blow compressed air through the hole shown in the figure, and remove the transfer clutch piston.
NOTE: Plug all holes except for the one used for blowing compressed air.

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Remove the reduction drive gear shaft using the ST and a press.
CAUTION: Be careful not to drop the reduction drive gear shaft.

NOTE: Let the ST sit on the parking gear.

Preparation tool:

ST: BEARING REMOVER (18767AA000)

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Remove the snap ring.

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Using the ST1, ST2 and a press, remove the transfer drive gear.
CAUTION: Be careful not to drop the transfer drive gear.

Preparation tool:

ST1: INSTALLER (899580100)

ST2: BEARING REMOVER (18767AA000)

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Remove the snap ring.

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Apply force from the direction of arrow, and remove the oil separate pipe (A) and oil pipe (B).

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Remove the O-rings.

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