- Switch 4WD shift switch to 2WD and set transfer assembly to 2WD.
- Remove the undercovers using power tool.
- Drain the transfer fluid. Refer to
.
- Remove the center exhaust tube and main muffler. Refer to
[EXHAUST SYSTEM: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
]
- Remove the front and rear propeller shafts. Refer to
[PROPELLER SHAFT: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
] (front),
[PROPELLER SHAFT: 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.
- Remove the A/T nuts from the A/T crossmember. Refer to
[TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY: COMPONENT
]
- Position two suitable jacks under the A/T and transfer assembly.
- Remove the A/T crossmember. Refer to
[TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY: COMPONENT
]
WARNING:
Support A/T and transfer assembly using two suitable jacks while removing A/T crossmember.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors from the following:
- ATP switch
- 4LO switch
- Wait detection switch
- Transfer control device
- Disconnect each air breather hose from the following. Refer to
[AIR BREATHER HOSE: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION FOR QR25DE ENGINE
]
- Transfer control device
- Breather tube (transfer)
- Remove the transfer to A/T and A/T to transfer bolts.
- Remove the transfer assembly.
WARNING:
support transfer assembly with suitable jack while removing it.
CAUTION:
Do not damage rear oil seal (A/T).