Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Infiniti FX50 and 2011 Infiniti FX35. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Shift the transmission to the neutral position, and release the parking brake.
Remove the center muffler and exhaust front tube 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 and transfer companion flange.
CAUTION: For matching marks, use paint. Never damage propeller shaft flange yoke and transfer companion flange.

Fig 2: Identifying Matching Marks On Propeller Shaft Flange Yoke And Transfer Companion Flange
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Put matching marks (A) on propeller shaft rebro joint and final drive companion flange.
CAUTION: For matching marks, use paint. Never damage propeller shaft rebro joint and final drive companion flange.

Fig 3: Identifying Matching Marks On Propeller Shaft Rebro Joint And Final Drive Companion Flange
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Loosen mounting nuts (1) of center bearing mounting brackets (upper/lower).
CAUTION: Tighten mounting nuts temporarily.

Fig 4: Identifying Mounting Nuts Of Center Bearing Mounting Brackets (Upper/Lower)
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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 equivalent to protect boot from breakage.
Remove clip and center bearing mounting bracket (upper/lower).