Removal [09/2015 - ]: Procedure

REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
(Refer to REMOVAL [09/2015 - ] )

REMOVE FRONT FLOOR NO. 1 HEAT INSULATOR

for 2WD:

Remove the 4 nuts and heat insulator.

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for AWD:

Remove the 6 nuts and heat insulator.

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REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT HEAT INSULATOR

Remove the 2 bolts and propeller shaft heat insulator.

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REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY

Using SST, loosen the adjusting nut until it can be turned by hand.

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*a	Turn
*b	Hold

SST: 09922-10010

HINT:

Use 2 of the same SST.

Put matchmarks on the transmission companion flange, flexible coupling and intermediate shaft.

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Matchmark

Remove the 3 bolts, 3 washers and 3 nuts.
NOTE:
The propeller shaft and flexible coupling should not be separated.

Put matchmarks on the differential companion flange, flexible coupling and propeller shaft.

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Matchmark

Remove the 3 bolts, 3 washers and 3 nuts.
NOTE:
The propeller shaft and flexible coupling should not be separated.

Remove the 2 bolts and 2 adjusting washers.

HINT:

Some vehicles are not equipped with the adjusting washers.

Push the rear propeller shaft straight forward to compress the propeller shaft and pull out the propeller shaft from the centering pin of the differential.

NOTE:

Press the propeller shaft straight ahead to keep the transmission and intermediate shaft aligned straight.

HINT:

If it is difficult to separate the flange from the flexible coupling, pry it using a screwdriver.

Pull the propeller shaft outward from the vehicle's rear.
NOTE:
The intermediate shaft and propeller shaft should not be separated.