Disassembly and Assembly: Disassembly

Journal bearing 

1. Put matching marks on the rear propeller shaft and flange yoke as shown.

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   CAUTION: For matching marks use paint. Do not damage the rear propeller shaft or flange yoke.
2. Remove the snap rings.

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   CAUTION: Do not reuse snap rings.
3. Push out and remove the journal bearing by lightly tapping the flange yoke with a suitable tool, taking care not to damage the journal bearing or flange yoke hole.

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   NOTE: Put marks on the disassembled parts so that they can be reinstalled in their original positions from which they were removed.
4. Push out and remove the remaining journal bearing at the opposite side by lightly tapping the flange yoke with a suitable tool, taking care not to damage the journal bearing or flange yoke hole.

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   NOTE: Put marks on the disassembled parts so that they can be reinstalled in their original positions from which they were removed.

Center Support Bearing 

1. Remove the propeller shaft assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Removal and Installation .
2. Put matching marks (A) on the propeller shaft tube and the CVJ.

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   CAUTION: For matching marks, use paint. Do not damage the propeller shaft tube or CVJ.
3. Remove and discard the clamp near the center support bearing, then slide the CVJ off of propeller shaft tube.
4. Press the center support bearing off the propeller shaft tube using Tool and suitable hydraulic press.

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   Tool	: 205-D002 (-)