ON-VEHICLE SERVICE (AW30 –40LE) 7A3-43
Removal
NOTE: Before removing transmission and transfer
assembly from vehicle, change the transfer mode to
2WD using the 4WD push button switch on dash panel.
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Raise and support vehicle with suitable stands.
3. Remove front propeller shaft.(4WD only)
NOTE: Apply alignment marks on the flange at both
front and rear sides.
4. Remove rear propeller shaft.
NOTE: Apply alignment marks on the flange at the
differential side.
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5. Remove the middle exhaust pipe.
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6. Disconnect the transfer harness connectors and the
clips.(4WD only)
Speed sensor
2W-4W shift actuator
NOTE: Avoid turning the vehicle ignition switch to the
ON position when the 2WD-4WD connector is removed
(battery connected).
If the ignition switch must be turned to the ON position,
the controller must first be removed (memory must be
cleared because the CHECK 4WD INDICATOR will
light).
7. Support transfer case with a transmission jack.(4WD only)
8. Remove the transfer case assembly from the
transmission.(4WD only)
9. Disconnect the shift cable.
10. Remove the fuel pipe clips with the fuel pipes from the brackets and put aside it. Remove the fuel pipe
brakets from the transmission.
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11. Discinnect the transmission harness connectors
and clips.
12. Remove the oil level gauge and the guide tube.
13. Remove the suspension crossmember.
