REAR PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 2GR-FSE): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Lexus IS 350. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY)
REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR
1. Remove the 4 nuts and front No. 1 floor heat insulator.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Nuts And Front No 1 Floor Heat Insulator
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REMOVE OUTSIDE AIR GUIDE PLATE RH
1. Remove the 4 nuts and outside air guide plate RH.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Nuts And Outside Air Guide Plate RH
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REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT WITH CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY
1. Using SST, loosen the adjusting nut until it can be turned by hand.
  SST 09922-10010
  
  HINT:
  
  Use 2 of the same type SST.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Adjusting Nut
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2. Put matchmarks on the transmission companion flange, flexible coupling and intermediate shaft.
3. Remove the 3 bolts, 3 washers and 3 nuts.
  NOTE: The propeller shaft and flexible coupling should not be separated.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Bolts, 3 Washers And 3 Nuts
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4. Put matchmarks on the differential companion flange, flexible coupling and propeller shaft.
  
  Fig 5: Putting Matchmarks On Differential Companion Flange
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5. Remove the 3 bolts, 3 washers and 3 nuts.
  NOTE: The propeller shaft and flexible coupling should not be separated.
6. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 center support bearing washers.
  HINT:
  
  Some vehicles are not equipped with the center support bearing washers.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Bolts And 2 Center Support Bearing Washers
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7. Push the rear propeller shaft straight ahead to compress and pull out the propeller shaft from the centering pin of the differential.
  NOTE: Press the propeller shaft straight ahead to keep the transmission and intermediate shaft aligned straight.
  
  HINT:
  
  If it is difficult to separate the flange from the flexible coupling, pry it using a screwdriver.
8. Pull the propeller shaft outward from the rear of the vehicle.
  
  Fig 7: Pulling Propeller Shaft Outward From Rear Of Vehicle
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  NOTE: The intermediate shaft and propeller shaft should not be separated.