Transfer Assembly Removal

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

Fig 1: Drain Plug With Torque Specifications
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Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B).
Remove the front subframe stiffener.

Fig 2: Identifying Front Subframe Stiffener
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Remove exhaust pipe A and its mount (B).

Fig 3: Identifying Exhaust Pipe, Mounts And Fasteners
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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 4: Identifying Breather Hose, Breather Pipe On Transfer Assembly
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Make a reference mark (A) across the propeller shaft (B) and the transfer companion flange (C).

Fig 5: Identifying Reference Mark Across Propeller Shaft And Transfer Companion Flange And Fasteners
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Separate the propeller shaft from the transfer companion flange.
Remove the transfer assembly from the transmission.

Fig 6: Identifying Transfer Assembly And Bolts
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