Transfer Assembly Removal

1. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is supported securely (see LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ).
2. Shift the shift lever into N.
3. Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).
   Fig 1: Drain Plug And Sealing Washer With Torque Specifications

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4. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B).
5. Remove the front subframe stiffener.
   Fig 2: Identifying Front Subframe Stiffener With Mounting Bolts

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6. Remove exhaust pipe A and its mount (B).
   Fig 3: Identifying Exhaust Pipe And Mount

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7. Remove the bolt securing the transfer breather hose bracket (A), and disconnect the breather hose (B) from the breather pipe (C) on the transfer assembly. Cap the breather pipe to prevent fluid from leaking out.
   Fig 4: Identifying Transfer Breather Hose Bracket, Breather Hose And Breather Pipe

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8. 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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9. Separate the propeller shaft from the transfer companion flange.
10. Remove the transfer assembly (A) from the transmission.

Fig 6: Identifying Transfer Assembly

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