Transfer Case: Service and Repair
TRANSFER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the following parts:
(1) Middle pipe
(2) Front pipe
(3) Stabilizer control link
(4) Tie-rod end ball joint (right side)
(5) Front lower arm ball joint (right side)
(6) Front drive shaft (right side)
(7) Joint shaft
3. Disconnect the propeller shaft from the transfer side.
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
6. Warm up the engine and transaxle, inspect for oil leakage, and inspect the transfer operation.
Transfer Removal Note
1. Disconnect the front stabilizer control link, and rotate the stabilizer to the front to secure a space from the side.
2. Remove the No. 1 engine mount bolt and nut.
3. Remove the transfer installation bolts.
4. Push the engine forward so that the front side of the transfer faces downward, then remove the transfer.
Transfer Installation Note
1. Push the engine forward so that the front side of the transfer faces downward, then install the transfer.
2. Install the transfer installation bolts.
Tightening torque 90 - 100 Nm (9.2 - 10.1 kgf-m, 66.4 - 73.7 ft-lbf)
3. Install the No.1 engine mount bolt and nut.
Tightening torque 85.3 - 116.6 Nm (8.70 - 11.88 kgf-m, 63.0 - 85.9 ft-lbf)
4. Rotate the front stabilizer to the rear to set it in its original position.
Transfer Bracket Installation Note
1. Install the transfer bracket to the transfer, then temporarily tighten bolt C.
2. Temporarily tighten bolt A and B.
3. Tighten bolt A, B and C in the order of C -> A -> B.
Tightening torque
Bolt A, B, C: 42 - 62 Nm (4.3 - 6.3 kgf-m, 31 - 45 ft-lbf)
4. Tighten bolt D.
Tightening torque
Bolt D: 42 - 62 Nm (4.3 - 6.3 kgf-m, 31 - 45 ft-lbf)