1. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (See page AX-131)
2. REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSFER CASE PLUG (See page TF-8)
3. REMOVE TRANSFER DRAIN PLUG
(a) Remove the transfer drain plug, gasket and bleed the drain transfer oil.
4. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
5. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: (See page DS-5)
6. REMOVE TRANSFER RH BEARING RETAINER OIL SEAL

(a) Using SST, remove the transfer RH bearing retainer oil seal.
SST 09308-00010
NOTICE: Do not damage the oil-seal-fitted surface of the case.
Bearing retainer oil seal
InstallationCoolant Thermostat (Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating
Temperature)
HINT:
This DTC relates to the thermostat.
DESCRIPTION
This DTC is set when the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) does not reach 75°C
(167°F) despite
sufficient engine warm-up time.
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
The ECM estimates the ECT based on the starting temperature, engine loads,
a ...
Removal
HINT:
Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. PRECAUTION
CAUTION:
Be sure to read "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing.
2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY
TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait for 90 se ...
Differential system
PRECAUTION
NOTICE:
When disconnecting the negative (-) battery terminal,
initialize the following systems after the terminal is
reconnected.
1. Before disassembly, clean the outside of the rear
differential assembly and remove any sand or mud to
prevent it from entering the inside of the as ...