Propeller Shaft Assembly: Removal

REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY
1. Depress the brake pedal and hold it.
2. Using a hexagon wrench (6 mm), loosen the cross groove joint set bolts 1/2 turn.
  NOTE:
  - Put a piece of cloth or equivalent into the inside of the universal joint cover so that the boot does not touch the inside of the universal joint cover.
  - Do not remove the bolts.
    
    Fig 1: Loosening Cross Groove Joint Set Bolts
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3. Place matchmarks on the rear propeller shaft and the electromagnetic control coupling assembly.
4. Remove the 4 nuts and 4 washers.
5. Using a brass bar and a hammer, separate the rear propeller shaft with center bearing shaft assembly.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Matchmarks On Rear Propeller Shaft And Electromagnetic Control Coupling Assembly
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6. Remove the 4 bolts and 4 No. 2 center support bearing washers.
  NOTE: When removing the bolts and washers, do not apply excessive force to the universal joint.
7. Pull out the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly from the transfer.
  NOTE:
  - When removing the propeller shaft, do not apply excessive force to the universal joint.
  - During and after the removal of the propeller shaft, keep the universal joint angle straight (within 10 degrees).
  - Be careful not to damage the oil seal.
    
    Fig 3: Locating Propeller Shaft Bolts
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8. Insert SST into the transfer to prevent oil leakage.
  SST 09325-20010
  
  NOTE: Be careful not to damage the oil seal.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying SST
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