Transfer Case and Extension Case Assembly: Removal

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Remove the manual transmission assembly from the vehicle. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Manual Transmission Assembly.>
Remove the back-up light switch and the neutral position switch. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Switches and Harness.>
Remove the transfer case together with the extension case assembly.
1. Remove the transmission cover.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Cover
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2. Set and hold the selector lever COMPL to the 1st-2nd side, and remove the transfer case and extension case assembly as a unit.
  
  Fig 2: Holding Selector Lever COMPL
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Remove the transfer cover.

Fig 3: Removing Transfer Cover
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Use the ST to push out the spring pin, and remove the shift lever COMPL.
ST 398791700 SPRING PIN REMOVER 2

Fig 4: Removing Shift Lever COMPL
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Remove the extension case assembly.

Fig 5: Removing Extension Case Assembly
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Remove the transfer driven gear and center differential as a unit.

Fig 6: Removing Transfer Driven Gear And Center Differential Unit
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Remove the taper roller bearing (extension case side) outer race and the adjusting washer.

Fig 7: Removing Taper Roller Bearing (Extension Case Side) Outer Race
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