TSB : Removal (Rodeo 2WD)

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Remove hood. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove fan. Place shift lever in Neutral position. Remove shift lever grommet and dust cover. Remove shift lever cover bolts. Cover hole to prevent entry of dirt. Raise and support vehicle. Remove suspension crossmember bolts. Remove starter. Remove clutch slave cylinder bolts. Disconnect drive shaft flange at rear axle. Remove center bearing retainer bolts. Remove drive shafts and center bearing as an assembly. Remove exhaust pipe bracket bolt from side of transmission. Disconnect front exhaust pipe from exhaust manifold and catalytic converter. Unplug electrical connector from transmission. Disconnect speedometer cable. Remove clutch housing dust cover. Attach engine hoist and lifting sling. Remove rear engine mount bolts. Remove center crossmember and exhaust pipe. Raise engine and transmission slightly. Support transmission with transmission jack. Separate engine and transmission. Mark pressure plate and flywheel for installation reference. Support the clutch assembly with clutch aligner. Loosen pressure plate-to-flywheel bolts evenly. Remove clutch assembly.