Removal and Installation

Transfer Assembly: Removal and Installation

NOTE:

When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spilling.

Removal

1) Switch 4WD shift switch to 2WD and set transfer assembly to 2WD.
2) Partially drain the transfer fluid. Refer to [Transfer Fluid: Replacement] Removal and Replacement.
3) Remove the transmission under cover using power tool.
4) Remove the center exhaust tube and main muffler. Refer to [Exhaust System: Removal and Installation] Removal and Installation.
5) Remove the front and rear propeller shafts. Refer to [Propeller Shaft: Removal and Installation] 2F1310 Type (front) and [Propeller Shaft: Removal and Installation] 2S1330 Type (2S1330) or [Rear Propeller Shaft: Removal and Installation] 3S1330-2BJ100 Type (3S1330-2BJ100).

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

6) Remove insulator nuts from the transmission crossmember. Refer to [Transmission Assembly: Removal and Installation from Vehicle (For 4WD Models)] Transmission Assembly Removal and Installation from Vehicle (For 4WD Models) (M/T) or [Transmission Assembly: Removal and Installation for VQ40DE 4WD Models] Removal and Installation for VQ40DE 4WD Models (A/T).
7) Position two suitable jacks under the transmission and transfer assembly.
8) Remove the transmission crossmember. Refer to [Transmission Assembly: Removal and Installation from Vehicle (For 4WD Models)] Transmission Assembly Removal and Installation from Vehicle (For 4WD Models) (M/T) or [Transmission Assembly: Removal and Installation for VQ40DE 4WD Models] Removal and Installation for VQ40DE 4WD Models (A/T).

WARNING:
Support transmission and transfer assembly using two suitable jacks while removing transmission crossmember.

9) Disconnect the electrical connectors from the following:
- ATP switch
- 4LO switch
- Wait detection switch
- Transfer control device
10) Remove wire harness from retainers.
11) Disconnect each air breather hose from the following. Refer to [Air Breather Hose: Removal and Installation] Air Breather Hose.
- Transfer control device
- Breather tube (transfer)
12) Remove the transfer to transmission and transmission to transfer bolts.

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

13) Remove the transfer assembly.

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

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

- Tighten the bolts to specification.











- Fill the transfer with new fluid. Refer to [Transfer Fluid: Replacement] Removal and Replacement.
- Check the transfer fluid. Refer to [Transfer Fluid: Inspection] Procedures.
- Start the engine for one minute. Then stop the engine and recheck the transfer fluid. Refer to [Transfer Fluid: Inspection] Procedures.
- After the installation, check the 4WD shift indicator pattern. If NG, adjust the position between the transfer assembly and transfer control unit. Refer to [Precaution for Transfer Assembly and Transfer Control Unit Replacement] Procedures.