Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
- Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Front Brace - Remove - Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Front Brace Replacement
- Exhaust Muffler (1) - Remove - Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LSY) , or Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LGY)
Exhaust Intermediate Underbody Heat Shield (2) - Remove - Exhaust Intermediate Underbody Heat Shield Replacement
- Floor Panel Number 2 Cross Bar Reinforcement - Remove - Floor Panel Number 2 Cross Bar Reinforcement Replacement
Propeller Shaft Hub Clamp (1) - Remove and DISCARD
Mark (2) the relationship of the propeller shaft to the rear differential flange using a paint pen.
- Rear Propeller Shaft Nut (3) - Remove [3x]
- Rear Propeller Shaft Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
- Support and secure the propeller shaft to a suitable hydraulic jack stand.
Propeller Shaft Bearing Support Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
Propeller Shaft (1) - Remove
When removing the propeller shaft, do not remove the propeller shaft coupler from the propeller shaft assembly. The only bolts that should be removed are those that mount each coupler to the transmission output flange, and to the rear drive axle input flange. Failure to properly remove the propeller shaft assembly may cause coupler damage, resulting in necessary replacement of the entire propeller shaft.