From 08/2009

MF1A TRANSFER / 4WD / AWD: TRANSFER ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

1. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE

HINT
See the steps from "Precaution" through "Remove Engine Assembly with Transaxle" Removal.

2. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY Removal

3. REMOVE RADIATOR PIPE CLAMP Removal

4. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH Removal

5. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH Removal

6. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR WITH FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY Removal

7. REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY Removal

8. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY Removal

9. REMOVE MANIFOLD STAY Removal

10. REMOVE TCM Removal

11. SEPARATE WIRE HARNESS Removal

12. REMOVE TRANSFER STIFFENER PLATE RH Removal

13. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY Removal

14. REMOVE TRANSFER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 8 nuts.





(b) Using a plastic hammer, remove the transfer assembly from the transaxle assembly.

NOTICE:
* Remove the transfer assembly from the transaxle assembly without tilting it.
* During removal, do not hold the transfer assembly by the oil seals on either side of the assembly.
(c) Remove the 4 transfer and transaxle setting stud bolts.