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from the breather pipe (C) on the transfer assembly. Cap the breather pipe to prevent fluid from leaking
out.

Fig. 280: Identifying Transfer Breather Tube Bracket, Breather Tube And Breather Pipe
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49. Remove the transfer assembly from the transmission.

Fig. 281: Identifying Transfer Assembly
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50. Remove the steering gearbox heat shield.

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Fig. 282: Identifying Steering Gearbox Heat Shield
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51. Loosen the hose clamp bolt, then disconnect the power steering fluid hose (A) from the line at the right

front of the subframe.

Fig. 283: Identifying Power Steering Fluid Hose And ATF Cooler Hose
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52. Remove the ATF cooler hose (B) from the ATF cooler. Turn the end of the cooler hose up to prevent

ATF from flowing out, then plug the hose.

53. Remove the torque converter cover (A), and remove the drive plate bolts (B) (8) while rotating the

crankshaft pulley.

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Fig. 284: Identifying Torque Converter Cover And Drive Plate Bolts
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54. Remove the transmission lower mount bolts.

Fig. 285: Identifying Transmission Lower Mount Bolts
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55. Disconnect the power steering angle sensor connector.

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Fig. 286: Identifying Power Steering Angle Sensor Connector
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56. Remove the shift cable bracket on the steering gearbox stiffener.

Fig. 287: Identifying Shift Cable Bracket
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57. Remove the rear mount stop (A), and remove the rear mount bolt (B).

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