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Removal and Installation: Removal

  1. Shift the transmission to the neutral position, and then release the parking brake.
  2. Remove the floor reinforcement.
  3. Remove the center muffler with power tool. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
  4. Remove the heat plate (1).
    Fig 1: Identifying Heat Plate
    G07016586Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Put matching marks on propeller shaft flange yoke with final drive companion flange.
    CAUTION: For matching marks, use paint. Never damage propeller shaft flange yoke and final drive companion flange.
    Fig 2: Putting Matching Marks On Propeller Shaft Flange Yoke With Final Drive Companion Flange
    G07016587Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Loosen mounting nuts of center bearing mounting brackets.
    CAUTION: Tighten mounting nuts temporarily.
  7. Remove propeller shaft assembly fixing bolts and nuts.
  8. Remove center bearing mounting bracket fixing nuts.
  9. Remove propeller shaft assembly.
    CAUTION:
    • Never damage the rear oil seal of transmission.
    • If constant velocity joint was bent during propeller shaft assembly removal, installation, or transportation, its boot may be damaged. Wrap boot interference area to metal part with shop cloth or rubber to protect boot from breakage.
      Fig 3: Identifying Mounting Nuts
      G07016588Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.