Removal and Installation: Removal
- Shift the transaxle to the neutral position, and then release the parking brake.
- Put matching marks onto propeller shaft flange yoke and final drive and transfer companion flanges.CAUTION: For matching marks, use paint. Never damage propeller shaft flange yoke and transfer companion flange.
- Loosen mounting nuts of center bearing mounting brackets (upper/lower).
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CAUTION: Tighten mounting nuts temporarily. - Remove propeller shaft assembly fixing bolts and nuts.
- Remove center bearing mounting bracket fixing nuts.
- Remove propeller shaft assembly.CAUTION: If constant velocity joint was bent during propeller shaft assembly removal, installation, or transportation, its boot may be damaged. Wrap boot interference area to metal part with shop cloth or rubber to protect boot from breakage.
- Remove clips and center bearing mounting bracket (upper/lower).