PROCEDURE
REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET
REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH
REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH
REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH
REMOVE FRONT CENTER FLOOR COVER
REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
REMOVE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION MEMBER PROTECTOR
REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT WITH CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY
DISCONNECT FLOOR SHIFT GEAR SHIFTING ROD SUB-ASSEMBLY
LOOSEN FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY
DRAIN TRANSFER OIL
REMOVE TRANSFER ASSEMBLY
Remove the bolt and disconnect the ground cable.
Using a jack and wooden blocks or equivalent, support the transfer.
Note
Do not set the wooden blocks or equivalent against the oil pan of the transmission.
Remove the 4 bolts, 5 nuts, No. 3 rear engine mounting insulator and rear engine mounting member.
While supporting the front propeller shaft assembly by hand, remove the 12 bolts and 4 constant velocity universal joint washers.
Remove the front propeller shaft assembly from each companion flange.
Note
Do not bend the front propeller shaft at an excessive angle.
Remove the 3 bolts.
Install the rear engine mounting member and No. 3 rear engine mounting insulator with the 4 bolts and 5 nuts.
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.
Remove the 4 bolts and disconnect the rear engine mounting member.
Slowly tilt the automatic transmission assembly away from the vehicle.
Note
Be careful of the exhaust manifold and wire harnesses when tilting the transmission.
Make sure the wooden blocks or equivalent are set securely against the transfer with the jack.
Remove the 8 bolts and transfer.
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.
Connect the rear engine mounting member with the 4 bolts.