X-Type (X400) V6-2.5L (2005)
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GTR Home > NAS > Service Information/X400 - X-TYPE/2002 > Workshop Manuals > Bookmark "Powertrain/Exhaust System/309-00:
Exhaust System/Removal and Installation" Link "Muffler Inlet Pipe (30.10.06)"
1.
Refer to GTR section 30.10.06 and remove exhaust muffler inlet pipe.
2.
Loosen and remove three bolts securing the transfer case support bracket. (Figure 1)
3.
Remove support bracket.
4.
Loosen and remove the staked nut from the transfer case shaft. (Figure 2)
5.
Remove shaft gasket.
CAUTION:
To avoid contamination of the transfer case, use a cloth soaked with Loctite 7070 Thread Cleaner to clean shaft sealing face and threads.
Do not spray solvent directly onto the sealing face or shaft threads.
6.
Soak a cloth with Loctite 7070 Thread Cleaner and clean transfer case shaft and sealing face. Let dry.
CAUTION:
Do not apply Loctite 648 Thread Lock directly to the transfer case shaft threads.