PROCEDURE
REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (TWC: Rear Catalyst)
REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR
Remove the 4 nuts and front No. 1 floor heat insulator.
REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR
Remove the 4 nuts and No. 1 fuel tank protector.
REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY
| *a | Turn |
| *b | Hold |
Using SST, loosen the adjusting nut until it can be turned by hand.
Note
Make sure to turn SST in the direction shown in the illustration.
Tech Tips
Use 2 of the same type of SST.
| *a | Matchmark |
Put matchmarks on the flange yoke assembly and propeller with center bearing shaft assembly.
Remove the 3 bolts, 3 washers and 3 nuts.
Note
The propeller intermediate shaft assembly and flexible coupling should not be disconnected.
| *a | Matchmark |
Put matchmarks on the rear drive pinion companion flange and propeller with center bearing shaft assembly.
Remove the 3 bolts, 3 washers and 3 nuts.
Note
The propeller shaft assembly and flexible coupling should not be disconnected.
Remove the 2 bolts and 2 adjusting washers.
Tech Tips
Some vehicles are not equipped with the adjusting washers.
Push the propeller shaft assembly straight forward to compress the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly and pull out the propeller with center bearing 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 assembly aligned straight.
Tech Tips
If it is difficult to disconnect the flange from the flexible coupling, pry it using a screwdriver.
Pull the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly outward from the vehicle's rear to remove it.
Note
The propeller intermediate shaft assembly and propeller shaft assembly should not be disconnected.