Removal [10/2017 - ]: Procedure

Refer to REMOVAL [10/2017 - ]

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 28 [10/2017 - 10/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 28 [10/2020 - 10/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 22 [10/2023 - ]

1. Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

   *a

   Matchmark

   Put matchmarks on the transfer companion flange and front propeller shaft.

2. Using a 6 mm socket hexagon wrench, loosen the 6 bolts.
   NOTE:

   To prevent the front propeller shaft assembly from falling, only loosen the bolts. Do not remove them.

3. Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

   *a

   Matchmark

   Put matchmarks on the front differential companion flange and front propeller shaft.

4. Using a 6 mm socket hexagon wrench, loosen the 6 bolts.
   NOTE:

   To prevent the front propeller shaft assembly from falling, only loosen the bolts. Do not remove them.

1. Support the transfer assembly with a transmission jack.

   Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

   NOTE:

   Do not install the adjustable attachment and plate lift attachment to the transmission oil pan.

2. Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

   Remove the 6 bolts.

3. Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

   Remove the 5 nuts and rear engine mounting member, and remove the rear engine mounting member from the automatic transmission assembly.

1. Remove the 12 bolts, 4 universal joint washers.
2. Remove the front propeller shaft assembly from the companion flanges.
   NOTE:

   Do not bend the front propeller shaft at an excessive angle.