Tribute 4WD L4-2.3L Hybrid (2008)
NOTE: Index-mark the front driveshaft to the center bearing.
2. Remove the front driveshaft, if equipped.
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Remove the 6 front driveshaft-to-transfer case bolts and washers. Discard the bolts and washers.
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To install, tighten to 37 Nm {3.7 kgf-m, 27 ft-lbf}.
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Remove the 4 universal joint cap strap bolts and 2 cap straps and remove the front driveshaft. Discard the universal joint cap strap bolts and
cap straps.
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To install, tighten to 23 Nm {2.3 kgf-m, 17 ft-lbf}.
3. Remove the 4 bolts {2 each side} and the lateral support crossmember.
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To install, tighten to 115 Nm {11.7 kgf-m, 85 ft-lbf}.
4. Remove the muffler inlet pipe on the 2.3L engine. See See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Exhaust System/Exhaust Pipe/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Muffler And Tailpipe Removal/Installation.
5. Remove the 6 bolts and the scrivet from the LH splash shield and remove the splash shield.
