Removal and Installation: Removal

Move the M/T shift lever to neutral position and release the parking brake.
Remove the floor reinforcement.
Remove the center muffler with power tool. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
Remove the heat plate (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Heat Plate
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Put matching marks (A) 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: Identifying Matching Marks On Propeller Shaft Flange Yoke With Final Drive Companion Flange
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Loosen mounting nuts (1) of center bearing mounting brackets.
CAUTION: Tighten mounting nuts temporarily.

Fig 3: Identifying Mounting Nuts Of Center Bearing Mounting Brackets
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Remove propeller shaft assembly fixing bolts and nuts.
Remove center bearing mounting bracket fixing nuts.
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.