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

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REMOVE PROPELLER INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
1. Put matchmarks on the intermediate shaft and propeller shaft.
  
  Fig 1: Putting Matchmarks On Intermediate Shaft And Propeller Shaft
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2. Separate the intermediate shaft and propeller shaft.
  NOTE:
  Be careful not to damage the spline.
3. Remove the adjusting nut from the intermediate shaft.
4. Remove the dust boot from the propeller shaft.
  HINT:
  
  If the dust boot is to be reused, remove it after wrapping vinyl tape around the spline, so it will not be damaged.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Vinyl Tape On Spline
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REMOVE NO. 1 CENTER SUPPORT BEARING ASSEMBLY
1. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Snap Ring
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2. Using SST and a press, remove the No. 1 center support bearing assembly and No. 2 dust deflector.
  SST 09950-00020
  
  Fig 4: Identifying No 1 Center Support Bearing Assembly And No 2 Dust Deflector
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3. Using SST and a press, remove the No. 1 dust deflector.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying No 1 Dust Deflector
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  SST 09950-00020