2012 Lexus LS 460L AWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Transfer Assembly: Installation: Installation

  1. INSTALL TRANSFER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Set an engine lift and wooden blocks or equivalent against the rear engine mounting member and support the automatic transmission assembly.
      NOTE: Do not set the wooden blocks or equivalent against the oil pan of the transmission.
    2. Remove the 4 bolts and disconnect the rear engine mounting member.
    3. Slowly tilt the automatic transmission assembly away from the vehicle.
      NOTE: Be careful of the exhaust manifold and wire harnesses when tilting the transmission.
    4. Using a jack and wooden blocks or equivalent, raise the transfer assembly so that it is level with the automatic transmission assembly, align the knock pins with the knock pin holes and install the transfer.
      Fig 1: Raising Transfer Assembly Using A Jack
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