Transfer Assembly Removal

Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is supported securely.
Shift the transmission into N.
Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).

Fig 1: Locating ATF Drain Plug With Torque Specifications
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Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B).
Remove the exhaust pipe A.

Fig 2: Locating Exhaust Pipe
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Remove the bolt securing the transfer breather hose bracket (A), and disconnect the breather hose (B) from the breather pipe (C) on the transfer assembly.

Fig 3: Locating Breather Hose And Breather Pipe
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Make a reference mark (A) across the propeller shaft (B) and the transfer companion flange (C).

Fig 4: Identifying Reference Mark Across Propeller Shaft And Transfer Companion Flange
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Separate the propeller shaft from the transfer companion flange.
Remove the transfer assembly from the transmission.

Fig 5: Identifying Transfer Assembly
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