Propeller Shaft Removal

Raise and support the vehicle (see LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ).
Remove the No. 1 propeller shaft protector (A).

Fig 1: Identifying No. 1 Propeller Shaft Protector
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Remove the No. 2 propeller shaft protector (B).

Fig 2: Identifying No. 2 Propeller Shaft Protector
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Make reference marks (A) across the No. 1 propeller shaft (B) and the transfer companion flange (C).

Fig 3: Identifying Mark On Propeller Shaft And Transfer Companion Flange
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Remove the flange bolts (D).
Remove the center support bearing mounting bolts.

Fig 4: Identifying Center Support Bearing Mounting Bolts
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Make reference marks (A) across the No. 2 propeller shaft (B) and rear differential companion flange (C).

Fig 5: Identifying Mark On Propeller Shaft And Rear Differential Companion Flange
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Separate the propeller shaft from the rear differential, then remove the propeller shaft.