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Removal [04/2013 - 08/2015]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (TWC: Rear Catalyst) 

    Refer to REMOVAL [04/2013 - 08/2015]

  2. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR 
    1. Remove the 4 nuts and front No. 1 floor heat insulator.
      GTY460965Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR 
    1. Remove the 4 nuts and No. 1 fuel tank protector.
      GTY460967Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Put matchmarks on the rear drive pinion companion flange and propeller with center bearing shaft assembly.
      GTY463832Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Matchmark
    2. Remove the 4 nuts, 4 bolts and 4 washers and disconnect the propeller shaft assembly.

      HINT: 

      If the flange connection is hard to separate, temporarily install 1 nut only and evenly tap the flange with a brass bar and hammer to separate the propeller shaft assembly from the rear drive pinion companion flange.

    3. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 adjusting washers.

      HINT: 

      Some vehicles are not equipped with the adjusting washers.

      GTY460972Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Pull out to remove the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly.
    5. Insert SST in the transmission to prevent oil leakage.
      GTY464184Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      • SST: 09325-40010 
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to damage the automatic transmission extension housing oil seal (for 2WD).
      • Be careful not to damage the transfer case oil seal (for AWD).