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 rear flange and rear propeller shaft.
Note
Do not make 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. 2 CENTER SUPPORT BEARING ASSEMBLY (for Front Side)
| *1 | Matchmark |
Place matchmarks on the front flange and intermediate shaft.
Using SST and a hammer, unstake the staked part of the nut.
| *1 | Turn |
| *2 | Hold |
Using SST to hold the front flange, remove the nut and washer.
| *1 | Turn |
| *2 | Hold |
Using SST, remove the front flange.
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.
REMOVE NO. 2 CENTER SUPPORT BEARING ASSEMBLY (for Rear Side)
| *1 | Matchmark |
Place matchmarks on the rear flange and intermediate shaft.
Using SST and a hammer, unstake the staked part of the nut.
| *1 | Turn |
| *2 | Hold |
Using SST to hold the front flange, remove the nut and washer.
| *1 | Turn |
| *2 | Hold |
Using SST, remove the rear flange.
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.