Transfer Assembly Removal

Shift the transmission into N.
Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is supported securely.
Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).

Fig 1: Drain Plug And Sealing Washer With Torque Specification
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Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B).
Disconnect the A/F sensor connector (K24Z1 engine) and the secondary HO2S connector.

Fig 2: Disconnecting A/F Sensor Connector (K24Z1 Engine) And Secondary HO2S Connector
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K24Z1 engine: Remove the A/F sensor harness and the secondary HO2S harness from the harness clamps.
K24Z6 engine: Remove the secondary HO2S harness from the harness clamp.

Fig 3: Identifying Secondary HO2S Harness From Harness Clamps
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Remove the three-way catalytic converter (K24Z1 engine) or the under-floor three-way catalytic converter (K24Z6 engine).

Fig 4: Identifying Three-Way Catalytic Converter And Under-Floor Three-Way Catalytic Converter
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Make a reference mark (A) across the propeller shaft (B) and the transfer companion flange (C).

Fig 5: Identifying Reference Mark Across Propeller Shaft And Transfer Companion Flange
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Separate the propeller shaft from the transfer companion flange.
Remove the transfer assembly mounting bolts (A) (4), and pull out the bolt (B) to the limit of travel.

Fig 6: Identifying Transfer Assembly Mounting Bolts
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Remove the transfer assembly (C) and the dowel pin (D) from the transmission.