Transfer Assembly Removal

Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands (see SAFETY STANDS ).
Apply the parking brake, and block both rear wheels securely.
Drain the manual transmission fluid (MTF).
Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (see TRANSMISSION FLUID INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT ).
Make reference marks (A) across the propeller shaft (B) and the companion flanges (C).

Fig 1: Separating Propeller Shaft And Companion Flanges From Transfer Assembly
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Separate the propeller shaft from the transfer assembly.
Remove the transfer assembly (A), dowel pin (B), and O-ring (C).

Fig 2: Removing Transfer Assembly, Dowel Pin, And O-Ring
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.