Transfer Dismounting and Remounting: Dismounting
- Disconnect negative (-) cable at battery.
- Drain transaxle oil and transfer oil.
- Remove drive shaft assembly referring to FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION: FRONT .
- Remove exhaust No.1, No.2 and center pipes referring to EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove propeller shaft referring to PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove engine rear mounting upper nut (1), lower nut (3) and stiffeners (2).
- Carry out Step 2) to 12) of "Removal" under FRONT SUSPENSION FRAME, STABILIZER BAR AND/OR BUSHING REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (2WD MODEL) in order to lower transfer with front suspension frame.
- Remove front suspension frame front mounting bolt and loosen front suspension frame rear mounting bolt a little.
- Remove transfer to transaxle bolts (1) and nut (3) (A/T model), and then separate transfer (2) with engine rear mounting from transaxle.NOTE: When separate transfer and engine rear mounting from transaxle, check front suspension frame for dent. If any dent is found on it, apply rust retardant it.
- Remove front suspension frame rear bolt.CAUTION: When removing transfer, be careful not to drop it. Otherwise, transfer damage and personal injury may result.
- Lower front suspension frame with steering gear case and transfer, and then remove transfer.