How to remove transfer shift actuator.

Im trying to troubleshoot a problem with my 4LO not engaging when in 4HI. I was reading another topic that talked about removing the transfer shift actuator and manually popping the case into 4LO. I removed all three 12mm Bolts that hold the actuator onto the case and tried pulling it off but had no luck. I didnt want to yank on it too hard, I assume theres something that im not doing which will allow me to free the actuator from the rod that goes into the transfer case (So that I can manually push/pull on the rod to adjust the gearing). Do I have to possibly disassemble the actuator while its on the case still and remove some sort of washer/nut thats holding it in place?

 

This thread discusses the problem:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/2005-stuck-in-four-low.299498/

This thread covers a multitude of transfer case and driveline isues:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/transfer-case-transfer-cases-in-first-and-2nd-gen-trucks.345652/

Maybe they will help.

 

Hey guys im gonna share the issue i had with my 4x4 in my build page might help some who were having issues, with removal and also installing ut correctly in the right place.

 

I’m waiting for your post on how to do this!