PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY


  2. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR


    1. A000RER

      Remove the 4 nuts and front No. 1 floor heat insulator.

  3. REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR


    1. A000P2E

      Remove the 4 nuts and No. 1 fuel tank protector.

  4. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A000T0IE11
      Text in Illustration
      *a Turn
      *b Hold

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

      SST
      09922-10010

      Note

      Make sure to turn SST in the direction shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Use 2 of the same type of SST.

    2. A000PCUE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the transmission companion flange and flexible coupling.

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

      Note

      The propeller intermediate shaft and flexible coupling should not be disconnected.

    4. A000SDTE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the differential companion flange and flexible coupling.

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

      Note

      The propeller shaft assembly and flexible coupling should not be disconnected.

    6. A000QGH

      for 2GR-FXE:

      Remove the 2 center support bearing dampers and 2 washers.

      Tech Tips

      Some vehicles are not equipped with the washers.

    7. A000SIW

      for 2AR-FSE:

      Remove the 2 bolts and 2 washers.

      Tech Tips

      Some vehicles are not equipped with the washers.

    8. A000NPG

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

      Note

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

      Tech Tips

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

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

      Note

      The propeller intermediate shaft and propeller shaft assembly should not be disconnected.