Transfer Case: Removal

Disconnect the (-) terminal from the battery.
Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the front muffler (A), (refer to INTAKE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM )

Fig 1: Identifying Front Muffler
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Disconnect the propeller shaft (A) by removing the three bolts.

Fig 2: Identifying Propeller Shaft
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Disconnect the right driveshaft from the transfer case, (refer to DRIVE SHAFT )
Drain the fluid by removing the oil drain plug (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Oil Drain Plug
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After completing draining the fluid, install the oil drain plug.
Torque : 40-60 Nm (4.0-6.0 kgf.m, 28.9-43.4 lb-ft)
Remove the four mounting bolts (A) of transfer case bracket.

Fig 4: Identifying Transfer Case Bracket Mounting Bolts
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Remove the transfer case assembly by removing the six mounting bolts (A).

Fig 5: Identifying Mounting Bolts
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Fig 6: Identifying Mounting Bolts
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