Shift Link Assembly: Removal

Remove the manual transmission assembly from the vehicle. Refer to REMOVAL .
Remove the back-up light switch and the neutral position switch. Refer to REMOVAL .
Remove the transfer case together with the extension case assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .
Remove the extension case assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .
Remove the center differential and transfer driven gear as a unit. Refer to REMOVAL .
Pull out the straight pin.

Fig 1: Identifying Selector Lever COMPL And Straight Pin
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Use the ST to remove the spring pin, and remove the selector lever COMPL.
ST 398791700 SPRING PIN REMOVER 2

Fig 2: Removing Selector Lever COMPL Using Special Tool
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Pull out the selector arm No. 2 from neutral set spring.

Fig 3: Pulling Out Selector Arm No. 2 From Neutral Set Spring
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Remove the bolts and remove the shifter arm collar and neutral set spring from transfer case.

Fig 4: Removing Shifter Arm Collar And Neutral Set Spring From Transfer Case
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Remove the shifter arm No. 2, washers and thrust bearing from transfer case.

Fig 5: Identifying Shifter Arm No. 2, Washers And Thrust Bearing
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Use the ST to remove the spring pin, and remove the shifter arm and selector arm.
ST 398791700 SPRING PIN REMOVER 2

Fig 6: Removing Shifter Arm And Selector Arm Using Special Tools
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Remove the oil seal from the transfer case by using a screwdriver wrapped with vinyl tape etc.
NOTE: The illustration shows the oil seal of selector lever COMPL. Perform the same procedures for removing the shifter arm No. 2.

Fig 7: Removing Oil Seal From Transfer Case Using Screwdriver
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Remove the needle bearing from the transfer case by using a tube with the diameter of 20 mm (0.79 in) or 21 mm (0.83 in) and the ST.
ST 18763AA000 COMPRESSOR SHAFT

Fig 8: Removing Needle Bearing From Transfer Case Using Compressor Shaft
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Fig 9: Removing Needle Bearing From Transfer Case Using Compressor Shaft
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Set ST1, ST2 and transfer case to a press.
NOTE:
- Set the ST2 under ST1.
- Set the transfer case so that the hole for shifter arm is positioned vertically.
ST1 498267300 CYLINDER HEAD TABLE

ST2 498267200 CYLINDER HEAD TABLE

Fig 10: Setting Special Tools And Transfer Case To Press
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Remove the roller bearing by using a round bar with the diameter of 22 mm (0.87 in) or 23 mm (0.91 in).

Fig 11: Removing Roller Bearing Using Shaft
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Flip over the transfer case, and set an iron plate between transfer case and ST.
NOTE:
- Insert the iron plate which is thicker than the exposed length of the transfer case knock pin between the ST and transfer case.
- Set the iron plate so that the transfer case knock pin does not ride on the iron plate.
Remove the roller bearing by using a tube with the diameter of 22 mm (0.87 in) or 23 mm (0.91 in).

Fig 12: Removing Roller Bearing Using Tube
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Remove the plunger and check ball spring from transmission cover.

Fig 13: Identifying Plunger, Checking Ball Spring, Transmission Cover, Seal Ring And Seal Bolt
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