PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY


  2. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR NO. 1 HEAT INSULATOR


    1. A001FXH

      for 2WD:

      Remove the 4 nuts and heat insulator.

    2. A001EKY

      for AWD:

      Remove the 6 nuts and heat insulator.

  3. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT HEAT INSULATOR


    1. A001BPN

      Remove the 2 bolts and propeller shaft heat insulator.

  4. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A001FLEE09
      Text in Illustration
      *a Turn
      *b Hold

      Using SST, loosen the adjusting nut until it can be turned by hand.

      SST
      09922-10010

      Tech Tips

      Use 2 of the same SST.

    2. A001CWDE05
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the transmission companion flange, flexible coupling and intermediate shaft.

    3. Remove the 3 bolts, 3 washers and 3 nuts.

      Note

      The propeller shaft and flexible coupling should not be separated.

    4. A001A7ME07
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the differential companion flange, flexible coupling and propeller shaft.

    5. Remove the 3 bolts, 3 washers and 3 nuts.

      Note

      The propeller shaft and flexible coupling should not be separated.

    6. A001ELY

      Remove the 2 bolts and 2 adjusting washers.

      Tech Tips

      Some vehicles are not equipped with the adjusting washers.

    7. A001EFI

      Push the rear propeller shaft straight forward to compress the propeller shaft and pull out the propeller shaft from the centering pin of the differential.

      Note

      Press the propeller shaft straight ahead to keep the transmission and intermediate shaft aligned straight.

      Tech Tips

      If it is difficult to separate the flange from the flexible coupling, pry it using a screwdriver.

    8. Pull the propeller shaft outward from the vehicle's rear.

      Note

      The intermediate shaft and propeller shaft should not be separated.