REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
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
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Put matchmarks on the propeller shaft flange and differential flange.
Remove the 4 nuts, 4 bolts and 4 washers and disconnect the propeller shaft.
Tech Tips
If the flange connection is hard to separate, temporarily install 1 nut only and evenly tap the flange with a brass bar and hammer to separate the propeller shaft assembly from the differential companion flange.
Remove the 2 bolts and 2 washers.
Tech Tips
Some vehicles are not equipped with the washers.
Pull out the propeller shaft.
Insert SST in the transmission to prevent oil leakage.
Note
Be careful not to damage the oil seal.