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Propeller Shaft Assembly: Removal: Removal

  1. DRAIN TRANSFER OIL  . Refer to REPLACEMENT - Step 1
  2. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Depress the brake pedal and hold it.
    2. Using a hexagon wrench (6 mm), loosen the bolts 1/2 turn.
      Fig 1: Loosening Propeller With Center Bearing Shaft Assembly Fasteners
      GTY295265Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      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.
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *a Piece of Cloth
    3. Place matchmarks on the rear propeller shaft and electromagnetic control coupling assembly.
      Fig 2: Identifying Rear Propeller Shaft & Electromagnetic Control Coupling Assembly Matchmarks
      GTY304603Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *a Matchmark
      NOTE:

      Do not use a punch for the marks.

    4. Remove the 4 nuts and 4 washers.
    5. Using a brass bar and a hammer, separate the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly.
      Fig 3: Separating Propeller With Center Bearing Shaft Assembly Using Brass Bar & Hammer
      GTY296026Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Remove the 4 bolts, 2 No. 1 center support bearing washers and 2 No. 2 center support bearing washers.
      Fig 4: Identifying Propeller With Center Bearing Shaft Assembly Fasteners
      GTY296027Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • When removing the bolts and washers, do not apply excessive force to the universal joint.
      • Keep the washers and use them again when re-installing.
    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 15 degrees).
      • Be careful not to damage the oil seal.
    8. Insert SST into the transfer to prevent oil leaks.
      Fig 5: Preventing Oil Leaks At Transfer Using SST
      GTY299000Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      • SST: 09325-20010 
      NOTE:

      Be careful not to damage the oil seal.