Repair procedures (F21)

Removal

1. Disconnect the (-) terminal from the battery.
2. Lift up the vehicle.
3. Remove the front muffler (A). (refer to Intake And Exhaust System in EM group)




4. Disconnect the propeller shaft (A) by removing the three bolts.




5. Disconnect the right driveshaft from the transfer case. (refer to Drive shaft in DS group)
6. Drain the fluid by removing the oil drain plug (A).




7. After completing draining the fluid, install the oil drain plug.

Tightening torque :
40-60 Nm (4.0-6.0 kgf.m, 28.9-43.4 lb-ft)


8. Remove the four mounting bolts (A) of transfer case bracket.




9. Remove the transfer case assembly by removing the six mounting bolts (A).










Installation

CAUTION:
Must use a new O-ring (47354-39300).

1. Temporarily install the transfer case assembly to the transaxle and then tighten the six mounting bolts (A).

Tightening torque :
62-67 Nm (6.2-6.7 kgf.m, 44.8-48.5 lb-ft)









2. Install the four mounting bolts (A) of the transfer case bracket.

Tightening torque :
47-51 Nm (4.7-5.1 kgf.m, 34.0-36.9 lb-ft)





3. Remove the filler plug (A).




4. After refilling the fluid amount of the specified, tighten the filler plug.

Specification :API GL-5, SAE 75W/90
Quantity :Approx 0.8L


5. Install the right driveshaft to the transfer case. (refer to Drive shaft in DS group)
6. Install the propeller shaft (A) to the transfer case.

Tightening torque :
50-70 Nm (5.0-7.0 kgf.m, 36.2-50.6 lb-ft)





7. Install the front muffler (A). (refer to Intake And Exhaust System in EM group)

Tightening torque :
40-60 Nm (4.0-6.0 kgf.m, 28.9-43.4 lb-ft)





8. Connect the (-) terminal to the battery.