2002 Lexus LX 470FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Transfer Assembly: Disassembly

  1. REMOVE BREATHER HOSE 
  2. REMOVE VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR DRIVEN GEAR 

    Remove the bolt and driven gear.

  3. REMOVE MOTOR ACTUATOR 

    Remove the 4 bolts and motor actuator.

    Fig 1: Removing Motor Actuator Bolts
    G03322251Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE OUTPUT GEAR FROM FRONT CASE 
    Fig 2: Removing Output Gear From Front Case
    G03322252Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. REMOVE SCREW PLUG, SPRING AND BALL 
    1. Using a torx socket wrench (T40), remove the screw plug.
      Fig 3: Removing Screw Plug
      G03322253Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a magnetic finger, remove the spring and ball.
  6. REMOVE TRANSFER INDICATOR SWITCH 

    Remove the 3 transfer indicator switches and 3 gaskets.

  7. REMOVE FRONT EXTENSION HOUSING 

    Remove the 6 bolts and front extension housing.

    NOTE: If necessary, tap the front extension housing lightly with a plastic hammer.
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