Transfer Assembly Removal and Installation
Transfer Assembly: Removal and InstallationREMOVAL
1) Switch 4WD shift switch to 2WD and set transfer assembly to 2WD.
2) Remove the undercovers using power tool.
3) Drain the transfer fluid.
4) Remove the center exhaust tube and main muffler.
5) Remove the front and rear propeller shafts.
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.
7) Position two suitable jacks under the A/T and transfer assembly.
8) Remove the A/T crossmember.
WARNING:
Support A/T and transfer assembly using two suitable jacks while removing A/T crossmember.
9) Disconnect the electrical connectors from the following:
^ ATP switch
^ 4LO switch
^ Wait detection switch
^ Transfer control device
10) Disconnect each air breather hose from the following.
^ Transfer control device
^ Breather tube (transfer)
11) Remove the transfer to A/T and A/T to transfer bolts.
12) 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.
Tightening torque: 36 Nm (3.7kg-m, 27 ft-lb)
^ Fill the transfer with new fluid and check for fluid leakage and fluid level.
^ Start the engine for one minute. Then stop the engine and recheck the transfer fluid.
^ After the installation, check the 4WD shift indicator pattern. If NG, adjust the position between the transfer assembly and transfer control unit.