Removal and Installation: Removal
- Shift the transmission to the neutral position, and then release the parking brake.
- Remove the center muffler and exhaust front tube with power tool. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
- Remove the heat insulator.
- Attach propeller shaft protector [SST: - (J-46208)] to propeller shaft.
- 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.
- Remove propeller shaft fixing bolts and nuts, and then remove propeller shaft from the vehicle.CAUTION: Never damage the rear oil seal of transmission.