Removal (Tundra - 2WD & 4WD)

Remove transmission shift lever knob. Remove transmission shift lever boot retainer. Pull transmission shift lever boot upward. Place shop towel on shift lever cap located at top of transmission on transmission shift lever. See Figure.
Press shift lever cap downward and rotate counterclockwise to remove from transmission. Remove transmission shift lever with shift lever cap from transmission. On 4WD models, remove transfer shift lever knob and shift lever boot. Using snap-ring pliers, remove snap ring and pull out transfer shift lever. Remove dynamic damper.
On all models, raise and support vehicle. Drain transmission fluid. On 4WD models, drain transfer case. On all models, place reference mark on drive shaft flanges for reassembly reference. Remove drive shaft flange bolts/nuts and washers. Remove 2 center support bolts and remove rear drive shaft. On 4WD, remove front drive shaft.
On all models, disconnect vehicle speed sensor and back-up light switch connectors. Remove retaining clip and 4 bolts and remove clutch release cylinder and hydraulic line. Support release cylinder and line out of the way. Disconnect oxygen sensor harness connectors.
Remove 2 rear exhaust pipe flange bolts. Remove 3 front exhaust pipe flange nuts. Remove front exhaust pipe. Discard exhaust pipe gasket and flange nuts. Remove starter.
Remove transmission rear end plate. Using a transmission jack, slightly raise transmission to take weight off of rear transmission mount and crossmember.
Disconnect wire harness clamp from crossmember. Remove 4 rear transmission mount bolts. Remove 4 crossmember nuts, washers and bolts. Remove crossmember. Remove 6 transmission-to-engine bolts. Disconnect wire harness from transmission clamps.

CAUTION: When removing transmission, use care not to damage power steering return pipe and front differential companion flange (4WD).

Pull transmission out (with transfer case down on 4WD) and toward rear and remove transmission. If necessary, remove rear mount from transmission. Place reference mark on clutch cover and flywheel for reassembly reference.
Alternately loosen clutch cover bolts until spring tension is released. Remove clutch cover and clutch disc. Remove clutch release fork and clutch release bearing from transmission (if necessary). See Figure.