Transfer Unit: Removal

HINT:

Be sure to switch the transfer to 2WD before performing procedures.

1. DISCONNECT BREATHER HOSE 

   Disconnect the breather hose from the transfer.

2. RAISE VEHICLE AND DRAIN TRANSFER OIL 
3. REMOVE LH AND RH FRONT EXHAUST PIPES (See  EXHAUST SYSTEM  ) 
4. REMOVE FRONT AND REAR PROPELLER SHAFTS (See  PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY (4WD)  ) 
5. REMOVE CROSSMEMBER 
   1. Remove the 2 bolts and heat insulator.
   2. Support the rear side of the transmission with a transmission jack.
   3. Remove the 4 bolts.
   4. Remove the 4 bolts, nuts and crossmember.
      Fig 1: Removing Crossmember

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6. REMOVE ENGINE REAR MOUNTING 

   Remove the 4 bolts and engine rear mounting from the transfer adaptor.

7. DISCONNECT TRANSFER DETECTION SWITCHES AND MOTOR ACTUATOR CONNECTORS (See  TRANSFER UNIT   ) 
8. REMOVE TRANSFER 
   1. Support the transfer with another transmission jack.
   2. Remove the 8 transfer mounting bolts and clamps.
   3. Pull the transfer out from the transfer adaptor down and toward the rear.
   Fig 2: Removing Transfer Mounting Bolts And Clamps

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