Transfer Assembly: Removal

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REMOVE ENGINE AND TRANSAXLE
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(See REMOVAL )
REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITH TRANSFER
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(See REMOVAL )
REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSFER CASE PLUG
1. Remove the No. 1 transfer case plug.
2. Remove the No. 1 gasket from the transfer case No. 1 plug.
REMOVE NO. 2 TRANSFER CASE PLUG
1. Remove the No. 2 transfer case plug.
2. Remove the No. 2 gasket from the No. 2 transfer case plug.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Transfer Drain Plug
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
REMOVE TRANSFER DRAIN PLUG
1. Remove the transfer drain plug and bleed the oil.
2. Remove the drain gasket from the transfer drain plug.
REMOVE TRANSFER ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 bolts and 6 bolts.
2. Using a plastic hammer, remove the transfer assembly from the transaxle assembly.
  NOTE:
  - Remove the transfer assembly from the transaxle assembly without tilting it.
  - When removing the transfer assembly, do not hold onto the oil seal parts on both sides of the assembly.
    
    Fig 2: Removing Transfer Assembly From Transaxle Assembly
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002