REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT
| *1 | Matchmark |
Place matchmarks on both flanges.
Remove the 4 nuts, 4 bolts and 4 washers.
REMOVE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
| *1 | Matchmark |
Place matchmarks on the intermediate shaft and rear propeller shaft.
Note
Do not place matchmarks with a punch.
Using a hexagon wrench (6 mm), remove the 6 bolts, 2 washers and intermediate shaft from the rear propeller shaft.
REMOVE NO. 1 CENTER SUPPORT BEARING ASSEMBLY
Using SST and a hammer, loosen the staked part of the nut.
| *1 | Turn |
| *2 | Hold |
Using SST to hold the universal joint flange, remove the nut and washer
| *1 | Matchmark |
Place matchmarks on the universal joint flange and intermediate shaft.
| *1 | Turn |
| *2 | Hold |
Hold the intermediate shaft in a vise using aluminum plates and remove the universal joint flange using SST.
Note
Be careful not to damage the universal joint flange.
Do not overtighten the vise.
Apply grease to the threads and end of the SST center bolt (09953-04030) before use.
Remove the No. 1 center support bearing assembly and washer.
REMOVE NO. 2 CENTER SUPPORT BEARING ASSEMBLY
Using SST and a hammer, loosen the staked part of the nut.
| *1 | Turn |
| *2 | Hold |
Using SST to hold the universal joint flange, remove the nut and washer.
| *1 | Matchmark |
Place matchmarks on the universal joint flange and intermediate shaft.
| *1 | Turn |
| *2 | Hold |
Hold the intermediate shaft in a vise using aluminum plates and remove the universal joint flange using SST.
Note
Be careful not to damage the universal joint flange.
Do not overtighten the vise.
Apply grease to the threads and end of the SST center bolt (09953-04030) before use.
Remove the No. 2 center support bearing assembly and washer.