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Installation [09/2015 - ]: Procedure

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  1. INSTALL TRANSFER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Set an engine lift and wooden blocks or equivalent against the rear engine mounting member and support the automatic transmission assembly.
      NOTE:

      Do not set the wooden blocks or equivalent against the oil pan of the transmission.

    2. Remove the 4 bolts and disconnect the rear engine mounting member.
    3. Slowly tilt the automatic transmission assembly away from the vehicle.
      NOTE:

      Be careful of the exhaust manifold and wire harnesses when tilting the transmission.

    4. Using a jack and wooden blocks or equivalent, raise the transfer assembly so that it is level with the automatic transmission assembly, align the knock pins with the knock pin holes and install the transfer.
      GTY261211Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to damage the oil seal.
      • Be careful not to drop the transfer assembly.
      • Be sure to perform this procedure with several people as the transfer assembly is very heavy.
    5. Install the 10 bolts.
      GTY261217Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 23 N*m (229 kgf*cm, 17 ft.*lbf) 

    6. Connect the rear engine mounting member with the 4 bolts.

      Torque: 35 N*m (354 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf) 

    7. Support the transfer assembly with a jack and wooden blocks or equivalent.
      NOTE:

      Do not set the wooden blocks or equivalent against the oil pan of the transmission.

    8. Remove the 4 bolts, 5 nuts, No. 3 rear engine mounting insulator and rear engine mounting member.
    9. Install the bolt.
      GTY137010Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 23 N*m (229 kgf*cm, 17 ft.*lbf) 

    10. Completely remove any oil or the like and clean the constant velocity universal joint washers and the contact surfaces of the front propeller shaft assembly, transfer and front differential.
    11. Install the front propeller shaft assembly to each companion flange.
    12. Align the matchmarks on the transfer companion flange and front propeller shaft assembly, and then temporarily install the front propeller shaft assembly and 2 universal joint washers to the transfer companion flange with 6 new bolts.
      GTY633361Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Matchmark
    13. Align the matchmarks on the front differential companion flange and front propeller shaft assembly, and then temporarily install the front propeller shaft assembly and 2 universal joint washers to the front differential companion flange with 6 new bolts.
      GTY625556Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Matchmark
    14. Using a screwdriver with a round shaft, hold the transfer companion flange to prevent the front propeller shaft assembly from turning.
    15. Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, tighten the 6 bolts on the transfer side.
      GTY620640Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *a Turn
      *b Hold

      Torque: 25 N*m (255 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf) 

    16. Using a screwdriver with a round shaft, hold the differential companion flange to prevent the front propeller shaft assembly from turning.
    17. Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, tighten the 6 bolts on the front differential side.
      GTY612782Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *a Turn
      *b Hold

      Torque: 25 N*m (255 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf) 

    18. Install the rear engine mounting member and No. 3 rear engine mounting insulator with the 4 bolts and 5 nuts.

      for bolt 

      Torque: 35 N*m (354 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf) 

      for nut 

      Torque: 38 N*m (387 kgf*cm, 28 ft.*lbf) 

    19. Connect the ground cable with the bolt.

      Torque: 10 N*m (102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf) 

  2. INSTALL PROPELLER SHAFT WITH CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY 

    (Refer to INSTALLATION [09/2015 - ] )

  3. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY 

    (Refer to INSTALLATION [09/2015 - ] )

  4. ADD TRANSFER OIL 

    See step  2

  5. CONNECT FLOOR SHIFT GEAR SHIFTING ROD SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  6. INSPECT FOR OIL LEAK 
  7. INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  8. INSTALL FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION MEMBER PROTECTOR 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 111

  9. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13

  10. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 115

  11. INSTALL FRONT CENTER FLOOR COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 116

  12. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17

  13. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16

  14. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15

  15. INSTALL NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  16. INSTALL AIR CLEANER INLET COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  17. INSTALL V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  18. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL 

    Torque: 140 N*m (1428 kgf*cm, 103 ft.*lbf) 

  19. INSPECT AND ADJUST TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL 

    (Refer to ADJUSTMENT [09/2015 - ] )