TRANSFER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE

    Tech Tips

    See the steps from "Precaution" through "Remove Engine Assembly with Transaxle" Click here.

  2. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY


    1. A019K4AE01

      Disconnect the starter connector.

    2. Turn back the terminal cap, remove the nut and disconnect the starter wire.

    3. A019LZI

      Remove the 2 bolts and starter.

  3. REMOVE RADIATOR PIPE CLAMP


    1. A019LMZ

      Separate the breather plug hose and sensor wire from the radiator pipe clamp.

    2. Remove the bolt and radiator pipe clamp.

  4. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH


    1. A019KPI

      Remove the 2 bolts and the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH from the front frame assembly.

  5. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  6. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR WITH FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the front stabilizer bar with front stabilizer link assembly.

  7. REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. A019N4D

      Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and steering link assembly.

      Note

      Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

  8. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY


    1. A019KRR

      Remove the nut and separate the engine mounting insulator LH.

    2. A019MQ8

      Disconnect the wire clamp and connector.

    3. A019OWR

      Remove the bolt and separate the front engine mounting insulator.

    4. A019MPZ

      Remove the nut and separate the engine mounting insulator RH.

    5. A019LRC

      Remove the 2 bolts and separate the rear engine mounting insulator assembly.

      Note

      Do not remove the rear engine mounting insulator assembly through bolts. Doing so makes it difficult to install the rear engine mounting insulator assembly.

    6. Remove the front frame assembly.

  9. REMOVE MANIFOLD STAY


    1. A019JQF

      Remove the bolt, nut and manifold stay.

  10. REMOVE TCM


    1. A019OMH

      Turn the lock lever and disconnect the connector from the TCM.

    2. A019L2N

      Remove the 2 bolts and TCM from the transaxle.

  11. SEPARATE WIRE HARNESS


    1. A019JUU

      Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the 2 wire harnesses.

    2. Separate the 2 connectors and 6 wire harness clamps.

  12. REMOVE TRANSFER STIFFENER PLATE RH


    1. A019MNO

      Remove the 4 bolts and transfer stiffener plate RH.

  13. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A019NT3

      Remove the 11 bolts and transaxle.

      Note

      To prevent damage to the knock pins, do not pry between the transaxle and engine.

  14. REMOVE TRANSFER ASSEMBLY


    1. A019LAC

      Remove the 8 nuts.

    2. Using a plastic hammer, remove the transfer assembly from the transaxle assembly.

      Note


      • Remove the transfer assembly from the transaxle assembly without tilting it.

      • During removal, do not hold the transfer assembly by the oil seals on either side of the assembly.

    3. A019NII

      Remove the 4 transfer and transaxle setting stud bolts.

  15. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT HEAT INSULATOR (w/ Heat Insulator)


    1. A019JPF

      Remove the 2 nuts and propeller shaft heat insulator from the transfer assembly.