Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Transfer Unit: Removal
- RAISE VEHICLE NOTE: Make sure that the vehicle is securely supported.
- REMOVE TRANSFER CASE PROTECTOR
Remove the 3 bolts and transfer case protector.
Torque: 28 N.m (290 kgf.cm, 21 ft.lbf)
- DRAIN TRANSFER OIL
Oil grade: API GL-4 or GL-5
Viscosity: SAE 75 W-90
Capacity: 1.3 liters (1.4 US qts, 1.1 lmp. qts)
Torque: 37 N.m (380 kgf.cm, 27 ft.lbf)
- REMOVE FRONT AND REAR PROPELLER SHAFTS (See REMOVAL )
- DISCONNECT TRANSFER SHIFT LEVER ROD ASSEMBLY
Remove the clip, plate washer, wave washer and bushing, and disconnect the transfer shift lever rod assembly.
- DISCONNECT GROUND CABLE
Remove the bolt and disconnect the ground cable from the transfer.
- REMOVE CROSSMEMBER
- Support the transmission, as shown in Fig 4.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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