Car Fix DIY Videos

**PLEASE READ THIS AND THE COMMENT WE PINNED FOR HELPFUL INFORMATION**
This is part 1 of 3 parts for replacing the transmission on a 3rd Gen Toyota 4runner. In Part 1, we show you how to remove the shifters, remove the driveshafts, disconnect the electrical connections on the transfer case and finally unbolt the transfer case from the transmission and pull it out.

If you just wanted to pull the transfer case for whatever reason, this video shows you everything you need to do to remove it. For the reinstallation of the transfer case, you’ll have to consult Part 3 of this series.

**HELPFUL TOOLS**
**If you don’t see a tool you need listed below, here’s a master copy of Timmy’s suggested tools:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TV08fumiXvyrb6yBMPl0gsp7UlcQEa9lHtqFNiZWOVI/edit?usp=sharing

*1/4″ and 3/8″ Flex Head Ratchet Set
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*3/8″ Drive 6 Point Metric Standard Socket Set
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*3/8” Drive Regular Extension Set
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*JIS Screwdriver – (better than a phillip screwdriver when working on Japanese motors)
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*Milwaukee Mi12 Cordless Ratchet
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*Milwaukee M12 Batteries (2 Pack)
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*Milwaukee M12 High Capacity Battery
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*Milwaukee M12 Battery Charger
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*Long Magnetic Parts/Tool Tray (Good for holding longer tools like ratchets and wrenches) https://amzn.to/2m89y0D

*Medium Size Magnetic Parts/Tool Tray (Good Size for keeping track of fasteners/small parts) https://amzn.to/2ky8Qt8

*Small Size Magnetic Parts/Tool Tray (Good for holding lug nuts or smaller fasteners/parts) https://amzn.to/2m6kQ5y

*Flex Head Box End Wrench Set – (the most functional box end wrenches you’ll ever own)
https://amzn.to/31x8BOo

*Small Pick Tool Set – (nice for jobs like pulling up the shifter boot or helping release small hoses)
https://amzn.to/2MyN4AH

*Straight Needle Nose Pliers – (nice set with multiple uses like removing the shifter snap ring)
https://amzn.to/2pQ6yIa

*Knipex 4811J3 Snap Ring Pliers – (option to the needle nose pliers)
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*1/2” Drive 6 Point Standard Metric Socket Set
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*1/2” Drive Breaker Bar – 18” Long – (lots of leverage for removing things like the transfer case fill and drain plugs) https://amzn.to/2O7HpCo

*Oil Drain Pan – (for draining the transfer case)
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*Dewalt 1/2″ Drive Impact Gun – (powerful gun for removing lug nuts and other fasteners)
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*Dewalt Batteries
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*Dewalt Battery Charger
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*1/2″ Drive Wobble Impact Extension Set – (wobble extensions give you a little more wiggle room to get sockets onto a fastener like the driveshaft bolts when you can’t get a straight shot getting the socket onto the bolt or nut) https://amzn.to/2VYERJj

*1/2″ Deep Metric Impact Socket Set
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*Brake Cleaner – (to clean up driveshaft before making match-marks)
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*White Paint Pen – (to make driveshaft match-marks)
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*Plastic Mallet – (to break free driveshaft to companion flange connections)
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*6 Ton Jack Stands – (to safely support your rig while you’re working underneath it. For this job, having the rig as high as you can get it so you have plenty of room to work would be smart. So, 2 in the front and 2 in the rear.) https://amzn.to/2MM91w6

*Long Set of Ratcheting Box End Wrenches – (great set that offers you extra leverage) https://amzn.to/2oOhndL

*OTC Long Prybar Set – (Long set that gives you lots of leverage to apply a lot of force like getting the cross member free when the frame rails decide to flex out on you once you have one cross member out and are now removing the second cross member.)
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*Mayhew 5 Piece Prybar Set – (small to medium set for various things like holding the driveshaft yoke still while removing the bolts with a wrench) https://amzn.to/2Ob8THw

*1/2″ Drive Flex Head Gear Wrench Ratchet – (great functional ratchet for larger size fasteners)
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*1/2” Drive 6 Point Standard Metric Socket Set
https://amzn.to/35dKQwW

*Ratchet Straps – (to strap the transfer case and transmission to the jack so it’s secure)
https://amzn.to/2XoTLsI

*Harbor Freight 2000 lbs Transmission Jack – (really nice jack that’s relatively affordable. I’ve used this jack for many different jobs and not just for supporting a transmission and transfer case. I’ve used this to support aftermarket bumpers so we could have an easier time getting the bumper into position.) https://www.harborfreight.com/automotive/jacks-jack-stands/transmission-jacks/2000-lbs-low-profile-transmission-jack-60240.html

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