REAR PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 2WD): Removal

REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT FLOOR BRACE CENTER (See INSTALLATION )
REMOVE REAR FLOOR NO. 1 PANEL BRACE (for 3UZ-FE) (See INSTALLATION )
REMOVE HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (for Sensor 2)
1. for 2GR-FSE:
  Disconnect the sensor from the front exhaust pipe (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION ).
2. for 3UZ-FE:
  Disconnect the sensor from the front exhaust pipe (See COMPONENTS ).
REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (for 2GR-FSE) (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (for 3UZ-FE) (See INSTALLATION )
REMOVE FRONT FLOOR NO. 1 HEAT INSULATOR
1. for 2GR-FSE:
  Remove the 4 nuts, grommet and front floor No. 1 heat insulator.
2. for 3UZ-FE:
  Remove the 4 nuts and front floor No. 1 heat insulator.
REMOVE AIR GUIDE PLATE OUTSIDE RH
1. Remove the 4 nuts and air guide plate outside RH.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Nuts And Air Guide Plate Outside RH
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REMOVE REAR PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY
1. Using SST, loosen the adjusting nut until it can be turned by hand.
  SST 09922-10010
  
  HINT:
  
  Use 2 same type of SST.
  
  Fig 2: Loosening 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 3: Identifying Matchmarks On Transmission Companion Flange, Flexible Coupling And Intermediate Shaft
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4. Put matchmarks on the differential companion flange, flexible coupling and propeller shaft.
5. Remove the 3 bolts, 3 washers and 3 nuts.
  NOTE: The propeller shaft and flexible coupling should not be separated.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Matchmarks On Differential Companion Flange, Flexible Coupling And Propeller Shaft
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6. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 center support bearing washers.
  HINT:
  
  Some vehicles are not equipped with the center support bearing washers.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Bolts And Center Support Bearing Washers
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7. Push the rear propeller shaft straight forward to compress the propeller shaft 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 vehicle's rear.
  NOTE: The intermediate shaft and propeller shaft should not be separated.
Fig 6: Separating Flange From Flexible Coupling
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