Transfer Unit: Removal

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REMOVE TRANSFER SHIFT LEVER
1. Remove the transfer shift lever knob.
2. Remove the upper console panel.
3. Remove the 4 bolts and shift lever boot.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Shift Leaven Boot Bolts
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4. Using pliers, remove the snap ring and pull out the transfer shift lever.
NOTE: Shift the transfer shift lever to the "H" position and one touch 2 - 4 selector switch "OFF."
REMOVE PROTECTOR
Remove the 4 bolts and protector.
RAISE VEHICLE AND DRAIN TRANSFER OIL
REMOVE LH AND RH FRONT EXHAUST PIPES (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT AND REAR PROPELLER SHAFTS (See REMOVAL )

Fig 2: Removing Snap Ring
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REMOVE CROSS MEMBER
1. Support the transmission rear side with a transmission jack.
2. Remove the 4 set bolts of the engine rear mounting.
3. Remove the 4 bolts, nuts and cross member.
REMOVE ENGINE REAR MOUNTING
Remove the 4 bolts and engine rear mounting from the transfer adaptor.

Fig 3: Removing Engine Rear Mounting
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DISCONNECT VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR, NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH, L4 POSITION SWITCH, MOTOR ACTUATOR, NO. 1 AND NO. 2 4WD POSITION SWITCH CONNECTORS
REMOVE TRANSFER FROM TRANSMISSION
1. Support the transfer with another transmission jack.
2. Remove the 8 transfer mounting bolts.
3. Pull out the transfer from the transfer adaptor down and toward the rear.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Transfer Mounting Bolts
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