Transfer Removal and Installation
TRANSFER ASSEMBLYComponents:
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE ENGINE AND TRANSAXLE (for 3MZ-FE)
2. REMOVE ENGINE AND TRANSAXLE (for 2AZ-FE)
3. REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSFER CASE PLUG
a. Remove the No. 1 transfer case plug.
b. Remove the No. 1 gasket from the transfer case No. 1 plug.
4. REMOVE NO. 2 TRANSFER CASE PLUG
a. Remove the No. 2 transfer case plug.
b. Remove the No. 2 gasket from the No. 2 transfer case plug.
5. REMOVE TRANSFER DRAIN PLUG
a. Remove the transfer drain plug and bleed the oil.
b. Remove the drain gasket from the transfer drain plug.
6. REMOVE TRANSFER STIFFENER PLATE RH (for 2AZ-FE)
a. Remove the 5 bolts and the stiffener plate RH.
7. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET RR (for 2AZ-FE)
a. Remove the 3 bolts and the engine mounting bracket RR.
8. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITH TRANSFER (for 3MZ-FE)
9. REMOVE TRANSFER ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the 2 bolts and 6 bolts.
b. Using a plastic hammer, remove the transfer assembly from the transaxle assembly
NOTICE:
^ Remove the transfer assembly from the transaxle assembly without tilting it.
^ When removing the transfer assembly, do not hold onto the oil seal parts on both sides of the assembly.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL TRANSFER ASSEMBLY
a. Apply sealant 1281 to the transaxle assembly and transfer assembly in continuous beaded from of 1.2 mm diameter as shown in the illustration.
NOTICE:
^ Wipe any grease off from the attaching surfaces.
^ Install it within 10 minutes after applying the sealant.
^ Sealant stuck on the gasket, case oil seal and driving plug may cause oil leakage and seizure due to oil shortage. Care must be taken.
b. Install the transfer assembly to the transaxle assembly with the 2 bolts and 6 nuts.
Torque: 69 Nm (700 kgf-cm, 51 ft. lbs.)
NOTICE:
^ Check that the gasket is installed to the transfer assembly before installing them to the transaxle assembly.
^ Install the transfer assembly to the transaxle assembly without tilting.
^ When moving the transfer assembly, do not hold the oil seal on the both sides.
2. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET RR (for 2AZ-FE)
a. Install the engine mounting bracket RR with the 3 bolts.
Torque: 64 Nm (652 kgf-cm, 47 ft. lbs.)
3. INSTALL TRANSFER STIFFENER PLATE RH (for 2AZ-FE)
a. Install the stiffener plate RH with the 5 bolts.
Torque: 34 Nm (350 kgf-cm, 25 ft. lbs.)
4. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITH TRANSFER (for 3MZ-FE)
5. INSTALL ENGINE AND TRANSAXLE (for 3MZ-FE)
6. INSTALL ENGINE AND TRANSAXLE (for 2AZ-FE)
7. INSTALL TRANSFER DRAIN PLUG
a. Install the transfer drain plug with a new drain gasket.
Torque: 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft. lbs.)
8. INSTALL NO. 2 TRANSFER CASE PLUG
a. Install the No. 2 transfer case plug with a new No. 2 gasket.
Torque: 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft. lbs.)
9. INSTALL NO. 1 TRANSFER CASE PLUG
a. Add oil up to 0 to 5 mm below the lower side of the plug hole.
Oil quantity: 0.9 L (0.95 US qts, 0.71 Imp. qts)
HINT: When adding oil, pour it slowly.
b. Install the No. 1 transfer case plug with a new No. 1 gasket.
Torque: 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft. lbs.)