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Removal and Installation: Removal

  1. Shift the transmission to the neutral position, and then release the parking brake.
  2. Remove the center muffler and exhaust front tube with power tool. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
  3. Remove the heat insulator.
  4. Attach propeller shaft protector [SST: - (J-46208)] to propeller shaft.
    Fig 1: Identifying Propeller Shaft Protector
    G04876252Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Put matching marks (A) on propeller shaft companion flange and final drive companion flange.
    CAUTION: For matching marks, use paint. Never damage propeller shaft companion flange and final drive companion flange.
  6. Remove propeller shaft fixing bolts and nuts, and then remove propeller shaft from the vehicle.
    CAUTION: Never damage the rear oil seal of transmission.
    Fig 2: Putting Matching Marks On Propeller Shaft Companion Flange
    G05729083Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.