Transfer Assembly Removal

Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is supported securely.
Shift the transmission into N.
Remove the ATF filler bolt and drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).

Fig 1: Drain Plug And Sealing Washer With Torque Specifications
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Reinstall the drain plug and a new sealing washer (B).
Remove exhaust pipe A.

Fig 2: Identifying Exhaust Pipe
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Remove the bolt securing the transfer breather tube bracket (A), and disconnect the breather tube (B) from the breather pipe (C) on the transfer assembly. Cap the breather pipe to prevent fluid from leaking out.

Fig 3: Identifying Transfer Breather Tube Bracket, Breather Tube And Breather Pipe
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Make a reference mark (A) across the propeller shaft (B) and the transfer companion flange (C).

Fig 4: Identifying Reference Mark Across Propeller Shaft And Transfer Companion Flange
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Separate the propeller shaft from the transfer companion flange.
Remove the transfer assembly from the transmission.

Fig 5: Identifying Transfer Assembly
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