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Removal [11/2016 - ]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  2. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  3. REMOVE FRONT CENTER FLOOR COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  4. REMOVE WIRING HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET 
    1. Disengage the 2 clamps.
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    2. Remove the 2 bolts and wiring harness clamp bracket.
  5. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT GUARD (for Front Side) 
    1. Remove the bolt and propeller shaft guard.
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  6. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT GUARD (for Rear Side) 
    1. Remove the bolt, nut and propeller shaft guard.
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  7. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, loosen the 6 cross groove joint set bolts 1/2 turn.
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      *a Piece of Cloth
      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 cross groove joint set bolts.
    2. Put matchmarks on the electro magnetic control coupling sub-assembly and propeller with center bearing shaft assembly.
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      *a Matchmark
    3. Remove the 4 nuts and 4 washers.
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    4. Using a brass bar and a hammer, separate the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly.
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      NOTE:

      Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly.

    5. Remove the 4 bolts and 4 No. 2 center support bearing washers.
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      NOTE:

      When removing the bolts and No. 2 center support bearing washers, do not apply excessive force to the universal joint.

    6. Pull out the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly from the transfer assembly.
      NOTE:
      • When removing the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly, do not apply excessive force to the universal joint.
      • During and after the removal of the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly, keep the universal joint angle straight (within 15 degrees).
      • Be careful not to damage the transfer case rear oil seal.
    7. Insert SST in the transfer assembly to prevent oil leakage.
      • SST: 09325-20010 
      NOTE:

      Be careful not to damage the transfer extension housing type T oil seal.

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