Transfer Assembly Removal

Transfer Assembly Removal

1. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is supported securely.

2. Shift the transmission into N.

3. Remove the engine undercover.






4. Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).





5. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B).

6. Remove the front subframe stiffener.






7. Remove exhaust pipe A Service and Repair.

8. Remove the bolt securing the transfer breather hose bracket (A), and disconnect the breather hose (B) from the breather pipe (C) on the transfer assembly.






9. Make reference marks (A) across the No. 1 propeller shaft (B) and the transfer companion flange (C).





10. Separate the No. 1 propeller shaft from the transfer companion flange.

11. Remove the transfer assembly from the transmission.