Propeller Shaft Removal & Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Suzuki XL-7 and 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Hoist vehicle.
For front propeller shaft removal, perform the following steps a and b .
1. Drain transfer oil referring to TRANSFER GEAR OIL INSPECTION & CHANGE (Lever-Shift Type) or TRANSFER GEAR OIL INSPECTION & CHANGE (Motor-Shift Type).
2. Remove stabilizer bar mounting bracket bolts (1) and pull down stabilizer bar (2).
Fig 1: Removing Stabilizer Bar Mounting Bracket Bolts & Pulling Down Stabilizer Bar
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Give match marks (1) on joint flange and propeller shaft as shown in the figure.

Fig 2: Marking Joint Flange & Propeller Shaft
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For vehicle equipped with center support, remove center support mounting bolts (1).

Fig 3: Removing Center Support Mounting Bolts (If Equipped)
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Remove propeller shaft.