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Transfer Assembly: Removal

  1. REMOVE ENGINE AND TRANSAXLE 

    HINT:

    (See REMOVAL )

  2. REMOVE TRANSFER STIFFENER PLATE RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  3. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/ TRANSFER 

    HINT:

    (See REMOVAL )

  4. REMOVE TRANSFER CASE NO. 1 PLUG 
    1. Remove the transfer case No. 1 plug.
    2. Remove the gasket No. 1 from the transfer case No. 1 plug.
  5. REMOVE TRANSFER CASE NO. 2 PLUG 
    1. Remove the transfer case No. 2 plug.
    2. Remove the gasket No. 2 from the transfer case No. 2 plug.
    Fig 1: Removing Transfer Case No 1 And No 2 Plug
    G04089716Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE TRANSFER DRAIN PLUG 
    1. Remove the transfer drain plug and bleed the oil.
    2. Remove the drain gasket from the transfer drain plug.
  7. REMOVE TRANSFER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and 6 bolts.
    2. Using a plastic hammer, remove the transfer assembly from the transaxle assembly.
    Fig 2: Removing Transfer Assembly From Transaxle Assembly
    G04089717Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    NOTE:
    • Remove the transfer assembly from the transaxle assembly without tilting it.
    • When removing the transfer assembly, do not hold onto the oil seal parts on both sides of the assembly.