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
*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 transmission companion flange and flexible coupling.
Remove the 3 bolts, 3 washers and 3 nuts.
Note
The propeller intermediate shaft and flexible coupling should not be disconnected.
*a | Matchmark |
Put matchmarks on the differential companion flange and flexible coupling.
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 washers.
Tech Tips
Some vehicles are not equipped with the washers.
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.
Pull the propeller shaft outward from the vehicle's rear.
Note
The propeller intermediate shaft and propeller shaft assembly should not be disconnected.