Shift Link 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. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Transfer Case and Extension Case Assembly. >
Remove the extension case assembly.
Remove the center differential and transfer driven gear as a unit. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Transfer Driven Gear. >
Pull out the straight pin.

Fig 1: Identifying Straight Pin
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Use the ST to remove the straight pin, and remove the selector lever COMPL.
ST 398791700 REMOVER

Fig 2: Removing Selector Lever COMPL
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Remove the selector arm No. 2.

Fig 3: Removing Selector Arm No. 2
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Remove the bolts and remove the shifter arm collar and neutral set spring.

Fig 4: Removing Shifter Arm Collar And Neutral Set Spring
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Remove the shifter arm No. 2, washers and thrust bearing.

Fig 5: Removing Shifter Arm No. 2, Washers And Thrust Bearing
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Use the ST to remove the straight pin, and remove the shifter arm and selector arm.
ST 398791700 REMOVER

Fig 6: Removing Shifter Arm And Selector Arm
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Remove the oil seal using a screwdriver wrapped with tape, etc.
NOTE: The illustration shows the oil seal of selector lever COMPL. Perform the same procedures for removing the shifter arm No. 2.

Fig 7: Removing Oil Seal Using Screwdriver Wrapped With Tape
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Remove the needle bearing by using a tube with the diameter of 20 mm (0.79 in) or 21 mm (0.83 in) and the ST.
ST 18763AA000 COMPRESSOR SHAFT

Fig 8: Identifying Compressor Shaft (ST 18763AA000; 1 Of 2)
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Fig 9: Identifying Compressor Shaft (ST 18763AA000; 2 Of 2)
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Set ST1, ST2 and transfer case to a press.
NOTE:
- Set the ST2 under ST 1.
- Set the transfer case so that the hole for shifter arm is positioned vertically.
ST1 498267300 CYLINDER HEAD TABLE

ST2 498267200 CYLINDER HEAD TABLE

Fig 10: Setting ST1, ST2 And Transfer Case
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Remove the roller bearing by using a round bar with the diameter of 22 mm (0.87 in) or 23 mm (0.91 in).

Fig 11: Removing Roller Bearing Using Round Bar
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Flip over the transfer case, and set an iron plate between transfer case and ST.
NOTE:
- Insert the iron plate which is thicker than the exposed length of the transfer case knock pin between the ST and transfer case.
- Set the iron plate so that the transfer case knock pin does not ride on the iron plate.
Remove the roller bearing by using a tube with the diameter of 22 mm (0.87 in) or 23 mm (0.91 in).

Fig 12: Setting Iron Plate Between Transfer Case And ST
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Remove the plunger and the check ball spring.

Fig 13: Removing Plunger And Check Ball Spring
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