Removal and Installation

TRANSFER ASSEMBLY


Removal and Installation


REMOVAL
1. Set transfer state as 2WD when 4WD shift switch is at 2WD.
2. Remove the undercovers using power tool.
3. Drain the transfer fluid. Changing.
4. Remove the center exhaust tube and main muffler. Removal and Installation.
5. Remove the front and rear propeller shafts. Removal and Installation (front), Removal and Installation (rear).

CAUTION:
Do not damage spline, sleeve yoke and rear oil seal when removing rear propeller shaft.

NOTE:
Insert a plug into the rear oil seal after removing the rear propeller shaft.
6. Remove the A/T nuts from the A/T crossmember. Automatic Transmission.
7. Position two suitable jacks under the A/T and transfer assembly.
8. Remove the crossmember. Automatic Transmission.

WARNING:
Support A/T and transfer assembly using two suitable jacks while removing crossmember.
9. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the following:
- ATP switch
- Neutral 4LO switch
- Wait detection switch
- Transfer motor
- Transfer control device
- Transfer terminal cord assembly
10. Disconnect each air breather hose from the following. Air Breather Hose Removal and Installation.
- Actuator
- Breather tube (transfer)
- Transfer motor
11. Remove the transfer control device from the extension housing.
12. Remove the transfer to A/T and A/T to transfer bolts.
13. Remove the transfer assembly.

WARNING:
Support transfer assembly with suitable jack while removing it.

CAUTION:
Do not damage rear oil seal (A/T).

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.





- Tighten the bolts to specification.

Transfer bolt torque : 36 Nm (3.7 kg-m, 27 ft-lb)

- Fill the transfer with new fluid and check for fluid leakage and fluid level. Replacement.
- Start the engine for one minute. Then stop the engine and recheck the transfer fluid. Inspection.