Removal [10/2022 - ]: Procedure

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

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   1. Remove the 4 bolts (A), 3 screws (B) and clip (C).
   2. Turn the 3 clips (D) and remove the front floor cover RH from the vehicle body.
      NOTE:

      If the 3 clips are not turned when the front floor cover RH is removed, the front floor cover RH or stud bolt may be damaged.

      HINT: 

      Do not remove the clips from the front floor cover RH.

1. Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

1. Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

   Bolt

   Nut

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   *1	Center Support Bearing Damper	*2	Center No. 2 Support Bearing Washer
   *a	Matchmark	-	-

   1. Put matchmarks on the rear differential carrier assembly and propeller with center bearing shaft assembly.
   2. Remove the 4 nuts, 4 washers and propeller with center bearing shaft assembly from the rear differential carrier assembly.
      NOTE:

      Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly.

   3. Remove the bolt, center support bearing damper and 2 center No. 2 support bearing washers (for rear side).
      NOTE:

      When removing the bolt, center support bearing damper and center No. 2 support bearing washers, do not apply excessive force to the universal joint.

   4. Remove the bolt, center support bearing damper and 2 center No. 2 support bearing washers (for front side).
      NOTE:

      When removing the bolt, center support bearing damper and center No. 2 support bearing washers, do not apply excessive force to the universal joint.

   5. Put matchmarks on the transfer assembly and propeller with center bearing shaft assembly.
   6. Remove the 4 nuts, 4 washers and propeller with center bearing shaft assembly from the transfer assembly.
      NOTE:

      • When removing the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly, do not apply excessive force to the universal joint.
      • During and after the removal of the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly, keep the universal joint angle straight (within 10 degrees).