REMOVE PROPELLER INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
Put matchmarks on the intermediate shaft and propeller shaft.
Separate the intermediate shaft and propeller shaft.
Note
Be careful not to damage the splines.
Remove the adjusting nut from the intermediate shaft.
Remove the dust boot from the propeller shaft.
Tech Tips
If the dust boot is to be reused, remove it after wrapping vinyl tape around the spline to prevent damage.
REMOVE NO. 1 CENTER SUPPORT BEARING ASSEMBLY
Using a snap ring expander, remove the No. 2 propeller shaft dust deflector snap ring.
Using SST and a press, remove the No. 1 center support bearing assembly and No. 2 propeller shaft dust deflector.
Using SST and a press, remove the No. 1 propeller shaft dust deflector.