Transfer Assembly Removal

Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is supported securely.
Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF). Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B).

Fig 1: Draining The Automatic Transmission Fluid
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Remove the primary heated oxygen sensor (Primary HO2S) connector (A) from its connector bracket (B), then disconnect the connector.

Fig 2: Removing The Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor
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Remove the front subframe stiffener.

Fig 3: Removing The Front Subframe Stiffener
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Remove the Primary HO2S harness clamp bracket (A) from the transmission.

Fig 4: Removing The Primary HO2S Harness Clamp Bracket From The Transmission
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Remove the harness from the harness clamp (B).
Remove the exhaust pipe (A).

Fig 5: Removing The Exhaust Pipe
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Make a reference mark (A) across the propeller shaft (B) and the transfer companion flange (C).

Fig 6: Making A Reference Mark Across The Propeller Shaft & The Transfer Companion Flange
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Separate the propeller shaft from the transfer.
Remove the transfer assembly from the transmission.

Fig 7: Removing The Transfer Assembly From The Transmission
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