Removal

1. Remove pitching stopper.





2. Raise vehicle and drain ATF.





3. Remove front exhaust pipe. Disconnect oxygen sensor connector, and remove exhaust pipe.





4. Remove propeller shaft.

NOTE: Before removing propeller shaft, scribe matching marks on propeller shaft and rear differential coupling.





5. Remove rear crossmember.
a. Support transmission using a transmission jack and raise slightly.
b. Remove bolts and nuts as shown.





6. Remove vehicle speed sensor 1.





7. Remove extension and gasket.
a. Remove gear select cable nut.
b. Move gear select cable so that extension bolts can be removed.
c. Remove bolts.





d. Remove extension and disconnect duty solenoid C connector.

CAUTION: Do not force extension back before disconnecting solenoid connector. Otherwise, harness may be damaged.

NOTE: Use a container to catch oil flowing from extension.





8. Remove duty solenoid C and transfer valve body from extension.
a. Remove transfer clutch drum.
b. Remove clamp which secures pipe





c. Remove bolts.