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Removal [09/2015 - ]: Procedure

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  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
  2. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  3. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  4. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  5. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  6. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  7. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  8. REMOVE FRONT CENTER FLOOR COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12

  9. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13

  10. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  11. REMOVE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION MEMBER PROTECTOR 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17

  12. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY 

    (Refer to REMOVAL [09/2015 - ] )

  13. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT WITH CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY 

    (Refer to REMOVAL [09/2015 - ] )

  14. DISCONNECT FLOOR SHIFT GEAR SHIFTING ROD SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  15. LOOSEN FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  16. DRAIN TRANSFER OIL 

    See step  1

  17. REMOVE TRANSFER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the ground cable.
      GTY261112Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a jack and wooden blocks or equivalent, support the transfer.
      GTY110185Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

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

    3. Remove the 4 bolts, 5 nuts, No. 3 rear engine mounting insulator and rear engine mounting member.
      GTY276176Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. While supporting the front propeller shaft assembly by hand, remove the 12 bolts and 4 constant velocity universal joint washers.
    5. Remove the front propeller shaft assembly from each companion flange.
      NOTE:

      Do not bend the front propeller shaft at an excessive angle.

    6. Remove the 3 bolts.
      GTY261210Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Install the rear engine mounting member and No. 3 rear engine mounting insulator with the 4 bolts and 5 nuts.
    8. 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.

    9. Remove the 4 bolts and disconnect the rear engine mounting member.
      GTY633946Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    10. Slowly tilt the automatic transmission assembly away from the vehicle.
      NOTE:

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

    11. Make sure the wooden blocks or equivalent are set securely against the transfer with the jack.
    12. Remove the 8 bolts and transfer.
      GTY261209Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Do not 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.
    13. Connect the rear engine mounting member with the 4 bolts.
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