Propeller Shaft Assembly: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Lexus IS F. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

REMOVE PROPELLER INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
1. Put matchmarks on the intermediate shaft and propeller shaft.
2. Separate the intermediate shaft and propeller shaft
  NOTE: Be careful not to damage the splines.
3. Remove the adjusting nut from the intermediate shaft.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Matchmarks Location
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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 to prevent damage
  
  Fig 2: Wrapping Vinyl Tape Around Spline
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REMOVE NO. 1 CENTER SUPPORT BEARING ASSEMBLY
1. Using a snap ring expander, remove the No. 2 propeller shaft dust deflector snap ring.
  
  Fig 3: Removing/Installing Snap Ring
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2. Using SST and a press, remove the No. 1 center support bearing assembly and No 2 propeller shaft dust deflector
  SST 09950-00020
  
  Fig 4: Pressing Center Support Bearing Assembly
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3. Using SST and a press, remove the No 1 propeller shaft dust deflector
  SST 09950-00020
  
  Fig 5: Pressing Propeller Shaft Dust Deflector
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