Transfer removal

1. Component views

Transfer

Part name

  1. Nut
  2. Front propeller shaft
  3. Transfer
  4. Rear propeller shaft

Tightening torque

1: 59 N・m { 6.0 kgf・m / 44 lb・ft }

Part name

  1. Nut
  2. Front propeller shaft
  3. Transfer
  4. Rear propeller shaft
  5. Center bearing
  6. Nut
  7. Bolt

Tightening torque

1: 59 N・m { 6.0 kgf・m / 44 lb・ft }

6: 59 N・m { 6.0 kgf・m / 44 lb・ft }

7: 69 N・m { 7.0 kgf・m / 51 lb・ft }

Part name

  1. Dowel pin
  2. Transfer case
  3. Breather hose
  4. Transfer actuator
  5. Stone guard
  6. 2-4 switch
  7. Detent plug
  8. Neutral switch
  9. Switch bracket
  10. Input shaft

Tightening torque

6: 39 N・m { 4.0 kgf・m / 29 lb・ft }

7: 19 N・m { 1.9 kgf・m / 14 lb・ft }

8: 39 N・m { 4.0 kgf・m / 29 lb・ft }

2. Transfer preparation

1) Change the transfer mode to 2WD using the 2-4 switch.

Caution

  • Before removing the transfer assembly from the vehicle, change the transfer mode to 2WD.

3. Preliminary and post procedures

1. Preliminary procedures

1) Open the engine hood.

2) Disconnect the battery cable from the battery negative terminal.

Caution

  • After turning OFF the ignition switch (power mode for models with passive entry and start system), do not disconnect the battery cable within 3 minutes.
  • If the battery cable is disconnected within 3 minutes, the vehicle electronic control system may malfunction.
  • If the battery cable is disconnected, perform the setting of the front door power window switch with AUTO UP/AUTO DOWN function after connecting the battery negative terminal.

3) Raise the vehicle.

4. Transfer oil drain

1) Remove the drain plug and filler plug from the transfer case.

2) Drain the transfer oil from the transfer.

Note

  • After draining the oil, apply the filler plug and drain plug to prevent the intrusion of foreign material.

5. Transmission removal

1. AWR6B45 equipped models

Refer to "5.Transmission, Transaxle 5B.Automatic(AWR6B45) transmission removal".

6. Front propeller shaft removal

1. MVL equipped models

Refer to "3.Driveline, Axle 3C.Drive Shaft System front propeller shaft removal".

7. Rear propeller shaft removal

1. MVL equipped models

Refer to "3.Driveline, Axle 3C.Drive Shaft System rear propeller shaft removal".

8. Engine harness disconnect

1. MVL equipped models (With ABS)

1) Disconnect the engine harness from the connectors of the following parts.

  • 2-4 switch connector
  • Neutral switch connector
  • Transfer actuator connector

Caution

  • When disconnecting 2-4 switch connector while the battery is connected, do not turn the vehicle ignition switch to the ON position.

2) Disconnect the clip from the engine harness.

Legend

  1. Neutral switch connector
  2. 2-4 switch connector
  3. Transfer actuator connector

2. MVL equipped models (Without ABS)

1) Disconnect the engine harness from the connectors of the following parts.

  • 2-4 switch connector
  • Neutral switch connector
  • Vehicle speed sensor connector
  • Transfer actuator connector

Caution

  • When disconnecting 2-4 switch connector while the battery is connected, do not turn the vehicle ignition switch to the ON position.

2) Disconnect the clip from the engine harness.

Legend

  1. Neutral switch connector
  2. 2-4 switch connector
  3. Vehicle speed sensor connector
  4. Transfer actuator connector

9. Transfer removal

1. AWR6B45 equipped models

1) Remove the transfer from the transmission.

2. MVL equipped models

1) Set the transmission jack securely to the transfer.

2) Remove the mounting bolts from the transfer.

3) Operate the transmission jack to remove the transfer from the transmission.

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