Transfer Clutch: Removal

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Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle. Ref. to REMOVAL , Automatic Transmission Assembly.
Remove the extension case. Ref. to REMOVAL , Extension Case.
Remove the rear drive shaft. Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Drive Shaft.
Remove the thrust needle bearing and needle bearing.

Fig 1: Identifying Thrust Needle Bearing And Needle Bearing
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Remove the transfer clutch assembly.

Fig 2: Identifying Transfer Clutch Assembly
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Remove the seal ring from transfer clutch assembly.

Fig 3: Locating Seal Ring
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