Transfer Assembly: Removal

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REMOVE ENGINE AND TRANSAXLE
HINT:

(See REMOVAL )
REMOVE TRANSFER STIFFENER PLATE RH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/ TRANSFER
HINT:

(See REMOVAL )
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.
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: Identifying Transfer Drain Plugs
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
REMOVE TRANSFER DRAIN PLUG
1. Remove the transfer drain plug and bleed the oil.
2. Remove the drain gasket from the transfer drain plug.
REMOVE TRANSFER ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 bolts and 6 bolts.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Transfer Assembly Bolts
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Using a plastic hammer, remove the transfer assembly from the transaxle assembly.
  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.