Rear Propeller Shaft: Removal

CAUTION:

When lifting a vehicle using a lift, be careful not to damage the lower parts of the vehicle (floor under cover, fuel filter, fuel tank, canister).

(Refer to General Information - "LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ")

Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
Remove the center muffler.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "MUFFLER ")
Remove the side under cover (A).
Tightening torque:

7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb-ft)

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Remove the heat protector (A, B).
Tightening torque:

7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb-ft)

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Remove the propeller shaft (A) from the transmission after loosening the mounting bolts.
Tightening torque:

88.3 - 107.9 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb-ft)

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NOTE:
- Mark the location and direction of bolt and washer before removing the propeller shaft.
- Installing the bolt and washer differently from the initial state can result in unbalanced propeller shaft causing abnormal vibration of propeller shaft at high speed.
- Limp propeller shaft after removing propeller shaft or transfer or rear differential may damage the internal parts. Securely support the removed part to prevent limp propeller shaft.
- Do not reuse the bolts and lock nuts.
Remove the center bearing bracket insulator mounting bolt (A).
Tightening torque:

49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb-ft)

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Remove the propeller shaft (A) from the rear differential carrier after loosening the mounting bolts.
Tightening torque:

88.3 - 107.9 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb-ft)

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NOTE:

Mark the location and direction of bolt before removing the propeller shaft.
Installing the bolt and washer differently from the initial state can result in unbalanced propeller shaft causing abnormal vibration of propeller shaft at high speed.
Limp propeller shaft after removing propeller shaft or transfer or rear differential may damage the internal parts. Securely support the removed part to prevent limp propeller shaft.
Do not reuse the bolt.