Transfer Case and Extension Case Assembly: Removal

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Remove the manual transmission assembly from the vehicle. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (6MT)>Manual Transmission Assembly>REMOVAL .
Remove the back-up light switch and the neutral position switch. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (6MT)>Switches and Harness>REMOVAL .
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: Setting Selector Lever COMPL
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Remove the transfer cover.

Fig 3: Identifying Transfer Cover
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Use the ST to push out the spring pin, and remove the shift lever COMPL.
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Fig 4: Identifying Shift Lever COMPL And Straight Pin
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Remove the extension case assembly.

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

Fig 6: Identifying Transfer Driven Gear
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Remove the taper roller bearing (extension case side) outer race and the adjusting washer.

Fig 7: Identifying Taper Roller Bearing

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