Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
- Drain the transfer case fluid. Refer to Removal Procedure .
- Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
- Remove the right wheel drive shaft. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE and REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
- Remove both catalytic converters. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE and REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
- Remove the transfer case mounting bracket bolts (1).
- Remove the transfer case mounting bracket (2).
- Remove the transfer case mounting bracket bolts (1, 2).
- Remove the transfer case mounting bracket (3).
- Remove the transfer case heat shield.
- Support the transaxle with a jackstand.
- Remove the rear transmission mount and bracket. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE and REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
- Remove the bolts (1) securing the transfer case to the transaxle.
- Remove the transfer case (2) from the transaxle.