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Removal and Installation: Removal

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  1. Switch 4WD shift switch to 2WD and set transfer assembly to 2WD.
  2. Remove the undercovers using power tool.
  3. Drain the transfer fluid. Refer to "TRANSFER FLUID ".
  4. Remove the center exhaust tube and main muffler. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  5. Remove the front and rear propeller shafts. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION " (front), "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION " (rear).
    CAUTION: Do not damage spline, sleeve yoke and rear oil seal when removing rear propeller shaft.
    NOTE: Insert a plug into the rear oil seal after removing the rear propeller shaft.
  6. Remove the A/T nuts from the A/T crossmember. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
  7. Position two suitable jacks under the A/T and transfer assembly.
  8. Remove the A/T crossmember. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
    WARNING: Support A/T and transfer assembly using two suitable jacks while removing A/T crossmember.
  9. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the following:
    • ATP switch
    • 4LO switch
    • Wait detection switch
    • Transfer control device
  10. Disconnect each air breather hose from the following. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
    • Transfer control device
    • Breather tube (transfer)
  11. Remove the transfer to A/T and A/T to transfer bolts.
  12. Remove the transfer assembly.
    WARNING: Support transfer assembly with suitable jack while removing it.
    CAUTION: Do not damage rear oil seal (A/T).