Removal and installation
Removal
1. Remove the following components:
- front exhaust pipe. See chapter «Accelerator. Fuel and exhaust system»;
- intake manifold, see chapter «Mechanical part of the engine (MR20DE)»;
- central exhaust pipe, see chapter «Accelerator. Fuel and exhaust system (QR25DE)».
2. Separate the rear driveshaft. See below.
3. Take out the right drive shaft and remove the support bearing bracket. See chapter «Front axle and suspension».
4. Remove the mounting bolts () from the gearbox and transfer case.
Attention. Do not unscrew the mounting bolts () crankcase bell.
5. Remove the transfer case assembly from the vehicle.
Attention:
- Do not damage the driven gear shaft.
- Do not damage the breather hose.
6. Remove the O-ring (external) from the transfer case assembly.
Installation
Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal, taking into account the following:
- Apply a thin coat of multi-purpose grease evenly to the O-ring (external) and place it on the transfer case assembly.
Attention. Do not use O-ring (external) again.
- When connecting the transfer case to the gearbox, install the mounting bolts in the following order:
Bolt designation | A | B |
Installation direction | Transfer case → gearbox | Gearbox → transfer case |
- After installation, check the oil level and see if there is any leakage. See above.