Removal And Installation
Removal - 2WD Model- Remove propeller shaft. Service and Repair
- Insert plug into rear oil seal after removing propeller shaft.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage spline, sleeve yoke and rear oil seal, when removing propeller shaft.
- Remove exhaust front tube A. (VG30i engine model).
- Remove shift lever.
- Support engine by placing a jack under oil pan.
CAUTION: Do not place jack under the oil pan drain plug.
- Remove transmission from engine.
WARNING: Support Manual Transmission, while removing it.
Removal - 4WD Model
- Remove front and rear propeller shafts. Service and Repair
- Insert plug into rear oil seal of transfer after removing propeller shaft.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage spline, sleeve yoke and rear oil seal of transfer, when removing propeller shaft.
- Remove exhaust front tube A. (VG30i engine model).
- Remove torsion bar springs. - Refer to Removal and Installation of lower link. Then remove second crossmember.
- Remove shift lever of transmission and transfer.
- Support engine by placing a jack under oil pan.
CAUTION: Do not place jack under the oil pan drain plug.
- Remove transmission with transfer from engine.
WARNING: Support Manual Transmission with transfer, while removing it.
Installation
- Apply sealant as below. - 4WD model
- Tighten bolt securing transmission.
- Z24i engine model
- VG30i engine model