REAR PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 4GR-FSE): Removal

REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
(See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR
1. Remove the 4 nuts and front No. 1 floor heat insulator.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Front No. 1 Floor Heat Insulator Nuts
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REMOVE OUTSIDE AIR GUIDE PLATE RH
1. Remove the 4 nuts and outside air guide plate RH.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Outside Air Guide Plate RH Nuts
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REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT WITH CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY
1. Put matchmarks on both flanges.
2. Remove the 4 nuts, bolts and washers.
  HINT:
  
  If the flange connection is hard to separate, temporarily tighten one nut only and evenly tap the flange with a brass bar and hammer to separate the propeller shaft assembly from the differential companion flange.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Companion Flange Bolts
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3. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 center support bearing washers. (for automatic transmission)
4. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 center support bearing washers and 2 center support bearing dampers. (for manual transmission)
5. Separate the center support bearing.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Center Support Bearing Bolts
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6. Insert SST in the transmission to prevent oil leakage.
  SST 09325-40010
  
  NOTE: Be careful not to damage the oil seal.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying SST In Transmission For Prevent Oil Leakage
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