Intermediate Shaft Removal

Drain the transmission fluid, then reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer:
- Manual transmission (see TRANSMISSION FLUID INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT )
- Automatic transmission (see ATF REPLACEMENT )
Remove the right driveshaft (see DRIVESHAFT REMOVAL ).
M/T model: Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor cover (A) from the engine block.

Fig 1: Identifying Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Cover (A)
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Remove the flange bolt (A) and the two dowel bolts (B).

Fig 2: Identifying Flange Bolt (A) Two Dowel Bolts (B)
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Remove the intermediate shaft (A) from the differential. Hold the intermediate shaft horizontal until it is clear of the differential to prevent damaging the oil seal (B).

Fig 3: Identifying Intermediate Shaft (A) And Oil Seal (B)

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