1. REMOVE ENGINE AND TRANSAXLE
HINT: (See page EM-26)
2. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITH TRANSFER
HINT: (See page AX-164)
3. REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSFER CASE PLUG

(a) Remove the No. 1 transfer case plug.
(b) Remove the No. 1 gasket from the transfer case No.
1 plug.
4. REMOVE NO. 2 TRANSFER CASE PLUG
(a) Remove the No. 2 transfer case plug.
(b) Remove the No. 2 gasket from the No. 2 transfer case plug.
5. REMOVE TRANSFER DRAIN PLUG
(a) Remove the transfer drain plug and bleed the oil.
(b) Remove the drain gasket from the transfer drain plug.
6. REMOVE TRANSFER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and 6 bolts.
(b) Using a plastic hammer, remove the transfer assembly from the transaxle assembly.
NOTICE:
Transfer assembly
InstallationDriving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe
driving:
Starting the engine
Driving
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.
Release the parking brake.
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator
pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
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Inspection
1. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY OPERATION
(a) Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition switch
to the ON position.
(b) Depress the brake pedal and check that the engine
starts only when the shift lever is in the N or P
position and the engine does not start when the shift ...
Reassembly
1. Install lower radiator tank
(a) After checking that there are no foreign objects in
the lock plate groove, install a new O-ring without
twisting it.
HINT:
When cleaning the lock plate groove, lightly rub it
with sandpaper without scratching it.
(b) Tap the lock plate with a plastic ...