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Propeller Shaft (Drive Shaft): Removal

  1. Disconnect battery negative cable. Disconnect transaxle cooler lines at transmission and plug lines. See Figure . Disconnect and remove transaxle cooler and bracket. Remove gearshift cable from manual valve lever. See Figure . Remove electrical connectors at transaxle. See Figure and Figure .
  2. Remove transaxle front mounting bolts. Remove exhaust hanger brackets at engine rear mount. See Figure . Support transaxle.Remove transaxle rear mount. See Figure . Remove exhaust system and hangers. Mark front and rear propeller shaft flanges at drive couplers for installation reference. See Figure and Figure .
    CAUTION: Disconnect couplers from flanges only. DO NOT disconnect couplers at propeller shaft.
    NOTE: The propeller shaft and rubber couplers are serviced as an assembly. DO NOT try to repair any component of propeller shaft.
  3. Remove propeller shaft front flange bolts at front drive coupler. See Figure . Remove propeller shaft rear flange bolts at rear drive coupler. See Figure . Support propeller shaft with floor stand. Slide transaxle rearward.
    CAUTION: DO NOT try to remove the propeller shaft unless it has cleared the drive flange pilots completely. DO NOT angle shaft downward. Damage to inner bushings will result.
  4. Lower front of propeller shaft out of propeller shaft flange pilot. See Figure . Remove propeller shaft from vehicle.
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