Removal [12/2015 - ]: Procedure

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

1. Depress the brake pedal and hold it.
2. 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.
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   *a	Piece of Cloth

3. Place matchmarks on the rear propeller shaft and electromagnetic control coupling assembly.

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   *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.

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6. 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.
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.

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   • SST: 09325-20010 
   NOTE:

   Be careful not to damage the oil seal.