Transfer Assembly: Disassembly

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Toyota Sequoia. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. REMOVE VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the bolt and vehicle speed sensor assembly.
    2. Using a small screwdriver, remove the clip and vehicle speed sensor driven gear.
    3. Using a small screwdriver, remove the O-ring.

      Tape the small screwdriver tip before use.

  2. REMOVE L4 POSITION SWITCH, NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH AND STRAIGHT SCREW PLUG WITH 3 GASKETS 
  3. REMOVE FRONT BEARING RETAINER 

    Remove the 5 bolts and front bearing retainer.

    Fig 1: Removing 5 Bolts And Front Bearing Retainer
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