Driveshaft, Removing And Installing From Rear Final Drive: Removing

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Fig 1: Clamping Sleeves

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-- Disconnect the exhaust system at the clamping sleeves -1 and 2-.

-- Tie the front exhaust pipe(s) to the underbody.

NOTE:

Do not bend the flex joint in the front exhaust pipe more than 10° or it will be damaged. Tie up the front exhaust pipes on the body and to the side.

A second technician is needed to help remove the rear section of the exhaust system.

-- Remove the rear section of the exhaust system. Refer to EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS for engine code CALA, EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS for engine codes CAED, CAEB, CPMB, CPMA, or EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS for engines CCBA, CGXC, CTUB .

-- Check whether there is a color marking on the driveshaft and at flange/driveshaft on the rear final drive -arrow A and arrow B-.

Fig 2: Marking Position Of Driveshaft Flange To Rear Final Drive

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-- If one of these markings is no longer visible (for example -arrow A- on the driveshaft), then make a mark for the missing colored dot in color.

The mark on the driveshaft -arrow A- and on the rear final drive -arrow B- are on one line.

-- Remove the bolts -1- (quantity: 6) from the rear CV joint.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Driveshaft Bolts

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-- Counterhold with Counterhold - Kit - Multiple Use T10172 and Counterhold - Kit - Adapter 5 T10172/5 or Counterhold - Kit - Adapter 6 T10172/6.

-- Remove the driveshaft from the rear final drive and move it to the side of the subframe.