Mf1a Transfer / 4wd / Awd

Removal

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REMOVAL PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE

See page for 2GR-FE


See page for 1AR-FE


2. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH


3. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

4. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR WITH FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

5. REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY


6. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY (for 2GR-FE)


7. SEPARATE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR ASSEMBLY (for 1AR-FE)


8. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY (for 1AR-FE)


9. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY (for 2GR-FE)


10. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY (for 1AR-FE)


11. REMOVE MANIFOLD STAY (for 2GR-FE)


12. REMOVE TRANSFER STIFFENER PLATE RH (for 2GR-FE)


13. REMOVE TRANSFER STIFFENER PLATE RH (for 1AR-FE)


14. SEPARATE WIRE HARNESS (for 2GR-FE)


15. SEPARATE WIRE HARNESS (for 1AR-FE)


16. REMOVE FLEXIBLE HOSE BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 2GR-FE)


17. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (for 2GR-FE)


18. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (for 1AR-FE)


19. REMOVE TRANSFER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and 6 nuts.

(b) Using a plastic hammer, remove the transfer assembly from the transaxle assembly.

NOTICE:

  • Remove the transfer assembly from the transaxle assembly without tilting it.
  • During removal, do not hold the transfer assembly by the oil seals on either side of the assembly.

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