Transfer Assembly Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Acura MDX, 2012 Acura MDX, 2011 Acura MDX, and 2010 Acura MDX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is supported securely.
Shift the transmission into N.
Remove the front undercover.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Undercover And Bolts
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Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).

Fig 2: Locating Drain Plug And Sealing Washer With Torque Specifications
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Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B).
Remove the front subframe stiffener.

Fig 3: Locating Front Subframe Stiffener
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Remove exhaust pipe A.

Fig 4: Locating Exhaust Pipe A
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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.

Fig 5: Locating Transfer Breather Hose Bracket, Breather Hose And Breather Pipe
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Make a reference mark (A) across the propeller shaft (B) and the transfer companion flange (C).

Fig 6: Locating Reference Mark On Propeller Shaft And Transfer Companion Flange
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Separate the propeller shaft from the transfer companion flange.
Remove the transfer assembly from the transmission.

Fig 7: Removing Transfer Assembly From Transmission
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