Removal

1. Remove pitching stopper.





2. Raise vehicle and drain ATF.





3. Remove front exhaust pipe.
Disconnect oxygen sensor connector, and remove exhaust pipe.





4. Remove propeller shaft.

NOTE: Before removing propeller shaft, scribe matching marks on propeller shaft and rear differential coupling.





5. Remove rear crossmember.
- Support transmission using a transmission jack and raise slightly.
- Remove bolts and nuts as shown in Figure.





6. Remove vehicle speed sensor 1.





7. Remove extension and gasket.
- Remove gear select cable nut.
- Move gear select cable so that extension bolts can be removed.





- Remove bolts.
- Remove extension and disconnect duty solenoid C connector.

CAUTION: Do not force extension back before disconnecting solenoid connector. Otherwise, harness may be damaged.

NOTE: Use a container to catch oil flowing from extension.





8. Remove duty solenoid C and transfer valve body from extension.
- Remove transfer clutch drum.





- Remove clamp which secures pipe.
- Remove bolts.