Extension Case: Disassembly

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Hit the extension case lightly with a plastic hammer, and take out the transfer clutch.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the oil seal of the extension case.

Fig 1: Hitting Extension Case Lightly Using Plastic Hammer
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Remove the transfer clutch pipe from the extension case.
NOTE: Be careful not to deform the transfer clutch pipe.

Fig 2: Identifying Transfer Clutch Pipe And Extension Case
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Remove the dust cover from extension case.
Remove the oil seal from the extension case.