Propeller Shaft Assembly: Removal: Removal
- DRAIN TRANSFER OIL . Refer to REPLACEMENT - Step 1
- REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY
- Depress the brake pedal and hold it.
- Using a hexagon wrench (6 mm), loosen the bolts 1/2 turn.
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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 - Place matchmarks on the rear propeller shaft and electromagnetic control coupling assembly.
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TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION*a Matchmark NOTE:Do not use a punch for the marks.
- Remove the 4 nuts and 4 washers.
- Using a brass bar and a hammer, separate the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly.
- Remove the 4 bolts, 2 No. 1 center support bearing washers and 2 No. 2 center support bearing washers.
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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.
- 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.
- Insert SST into the transfer to prevent oil leaks.
- SST: 09325-20010
NOTE:Be careful not to damage the oil seal.