Removal [08/2015 - ]: Procedure
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUBASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUBASSEMBLY RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUBASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17
- REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 18
- REMOVE OIL PAN PROTECTOR ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12
- DRAIN TRANSFER OIL
See step 1)
- DISCONNECT FLOOR SHIFT GEAR SHIFTING ROD SUBASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 20
- REMOVE FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(Refer to REMOVAL [08/2015 - ] )
- REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(Refer to REMOVAL [08/2015 - ] )
- REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
(Refer to REMOVAL [08/2015 - ] )
- DISCONNECT OIL COOLER TUBE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 24
- REMOVE GROUND WIRE
- SUPPORT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 26
- REMOVE NO. 2 FRAME CROSSMEMBER SUBASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 27
- REMOVE REAR NO. 1 ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 28
- REMOVE TRANSFER ASSEMBLY
- Tilt the transmission downward.NOTE:
Make sure the cooling fan does not contact the fan shroud.
- Detach the 2 clamps and disconnect the transfer breather hose subassembly.
- w/ Temperature Sensor:
Detach the 3 clamps and disconnect the 3 connectors.
- w/o Temperature Sensor:
Detach the 3 clamps and disconnect the 2 connectors.
- Detach the 2 clamps.
- Remove the bolt and bracket.
- Support the transfer assembly with a transmission jack.NOTE:
Secure the transfer assembly to the transmission jack using a belt, etc. to prevent it from falling.
- Remove the 8 bolts.WARNING:
Be sure to perform this procedure with several people as the transfer assembly is very heavy.
- Pull the transfer assembly straight up and remove it from the transmission.NOTE:
Take care not to damage the adaptor oil seal with the transfer input shaft spline.
- Tilt the transmission downward.