Removal [10/2015 - ]: Procedure
- REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (TWC: Rear Catalyst)
Refer to REMOVAL [10/2015 - ]
- REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR
- REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR
- REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT WITH CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY
- Using SST, loosen the adjusting nut until it can be turned by hand.
*a Turn *b Hold - SST: 09922-10010
NOTE:Make sure to turn SST as shown in the illustration.
HINT:
Use 2 of the same type of SST.
- Put matchmarks on the automatic transmission flange yoke assembly and propeller shaft with center bearing assembly.
*a Matchmark - Remove the 3 bolts, 3 washers and 3 nuts.NOTE:
The propeller intermediate shaft assembly and flexible coupling should not be disconnected.
- Put matchmarks on the rear drive pinion companion flange and propeller shaft with center bearing assembly.
*a Matchmark - Remove the 3 bolts, 3 washers and 3 nuts.NOTE:
The propeller shaft assembly and flexible coupling should not be disconnected.
- Remove the 2 bolts and 2 adjusting washers.
HINT:
Some vehicles are not equipped with the adjusting washers.
- Push the propeller shaft assembly straight forward to compress the propeller shaft with center bearing assembly and pull out the propeller shaft with center bearing assembly from the centering pin of the differential.NOTE:
Press the propeller shaft assembly straight ahead to keep the transmission and propeller intermediate shaft assembly aligned straight.
HINT:
If it is difficult to disconnect the flange from the flexible coupling, pry it using a screwdriver.
- Pull the propeller shaft with center bearing assembly outward from the vehicle's rear to remove it.NOTE:
The propeller intermediate shaft assembly and propeller shaft assembly should not be disconnected.
- Using SST, loosen the adjusting nut until it can be turned by hand.