PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs.
2. Remove the tail exhaust pipe assembly from the 4 exhaust pipe supports.
3. Remove the gasket from the center exhaust pipe assembly.
REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 bolts.
2. Remove the center exhaust pipe assembly from the 2 exhaust pipe supports.
3. Remove the gasket from the center exhaust pipe assembly.
REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY
1. Depress the brake pedal and hold it.
2. Text in Illustration
  
  *1 Piece of Cloth
  
  Using a hexagon wrench (6 mm), loosen the cross groove joint set bolts 1/2 turn.
  Note
  
  Put a piece of cloth or equivalent into the inside of the universal joint cover so that the boot does not touch the inside of the universal joint cover.
  
  Do not remove the bolts.
3. Text in Illustration
  
  *1 Matchmark
  
  Place matchmarks on the rear propeller shaft and electromagnetic control coupling assembly.
4. Remove the 4 nuts and 4 washers.
5. Using a brass bar and a hammer, separate the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly.
6. Remove the 4 bolts, 2 No. 1 center support bearing washers and 2 No. 2 center support bearing washers.
  
  Note
  
  When removing the bolts and washers, do not apply excessive force to the universal joint.
7. Pull out the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly from the transfer.
  Note
  - When removing the propeller shaft, do not apply excessive force to the universal joint.
  - During and after the removal of the propeller shaft, keep the universal joint angle straight (within 15 degrees).
  - Be careful not to damage the oil seal.
8. Insert SST into the transfer to prevent oil leaks.
  
  SST
  
  09325-20010
  
  Note
  
  Be careful not to damage the oil seal.