Transfer Assembly Removal (With VTM-4)

Transfer Assembly Removal

1. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is supported securely.

2. Shift the shift lever to N.

3. Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).





4. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B).

5. Remove the front subframe stiffener.






6. Remove the exhaust pipe A and the gaskets (B).






7. Remove the bolt securing the transfer breather hose bracket (A), and disconnect the breather hose (B) from the breather pipe (C) on the transfer assembly.






8. Make a reference mark (A) across the propeller shaft (B) and the transfer companion flange (C).





9. Separate the propeller shaft from the transfer companion flange.

10. Remove the transfer assembly (A) and the dowel pin (B) from the transmission.