Removal [08/2015 - ]: Procedure

Refer to REMOVAL [04/2013 - 10/2016] , or refer to REMOVAL [10/2016 - 10/2017] , or refer to REMOVAL [10/2017 - 09/2020] , or refer to REMOVAL [09/2020 - ]

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1. Remove the 2 bolts and No. 1 exhaust pipe support bracket sub-assembly from the transmission with transfer assembly.

1. Put matchmarks on the flange yoke assembly and the front propeller shaft assembly.

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   *a

   Matchmark

2. Using a screwdriver or an equivalent tool, hold the front propeller shaft assembly.

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   *a	Turn
   *b	Hold

3. Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, loosen the 6 bolts.
   NOTE:

   • Be careful not to damage the front propeller shaft assembly.
   • To prevent the front propeller shaft assembly from falling, only loosen the bolts. Do not remove them.
4. Put matchmarks on the front drive pinion companion flange front and the front propeller shaft assembly.

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   *a

   Matchmark

5. Using a screwdriver or an equivalent tool, hold the front propeller shaft assembly.

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   *a	Turn
   *b	Hold

6. Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, loosen the 6 bolts.
   NOTE:

   • Be careful not to damage the front propeller shaft assembly.
   • To prevent the front propeller shaft assembly from falling, only loosen the bolts. Do not remove them.
7. Remove the 12 bolts, 4 constant velocity universal joint washers and front propeller shaft assembly.