2003 Lexus LX 470FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Transfer Unit: Removal

  1. RAISE VEHICLE 
    NOTE: Make sure that the vehicle is securely supported.
  2. REMOVE TRANSFER CASE PROJECTOR 

    Remove the 3 bolts and transfer case protector.

    Torque: 28 N.m (290 kgf.cm, 21 ft.lbf) 

    Fig 1: Removing Transfer Case Protector Bolts
    G01353646Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. 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 Imp. qts) 

    Torque: 37 N.m (380 kgf.cm, 27 ft.lbf) 

    Fig 2: Identifying Drain Plug And Filler
    G01353647Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE FRONT AND REAR PROPELLER SHAFTS (See  PROPELLER SHAFT  ) 
  5. DISCONNECT TRANSFER SHIFT LEVER ROD ASSEMBLY 

    Remove the clip, plate washer, wave washer and bushing, and disconnect the transfer shift lever rod assembly.

    Fig 3: Disconnecting Transfer Case Shift Lever Rod Assembly
    G01353648Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. DISCONNECT GROUND CABLE 

    Remove the bolt and disconnect the ground cable from the transfer.

  7. REMOVE CROSS MEMBER 
    1. Support the transmission, as shown.
      NOTE: Use a wooden block so not to damage the transmission oil pan.
    2. Remove the 8 bolts, 2 nuts and cross member.

      Torque: 

      Bolt: 50 N.m (510 kgf.cm, 37 ft.lbf) 

      Nut: 74 N.m (750 kgf.cm, 54 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 4: Supporting Transmission Using Wooden Block
      G01353649Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. DISCONNECT BREATHER HOSE 

    HINT:

    At the time of installation, assemble the clip to the position shown in the illustration.

    Fig 5: Identifying Hose, Pipe And Clip
    G01353650Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. DISCONNECT No. 1 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR, 3 TRANSFER INDICATOR SWITCH AND MOTOR ACTUATOR CONNECTORS 
  10. JACK UP TRANSFER SLIGHTLY 

    Using a transmission jack, support the transfer.

  11. REMOVE TRANSFER FROM TRANSMISSION 
    1. Disconnect the wire harness from the transfer.
    2. Remove the 6 transfer adaptor rear mounting bolts.

      Torque: 69 N.m (700 kgf.cm, 51 ft.lbf) 

    3. Pull out the transfer down and toward the rear.
      Fig 6: Removing Transfer Case Adaptor Rear Mounting Bolts
      G01353651Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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