Removal [09/2021 - ]: Procedure
- REMOVE FRONT FLOOR CENTER BRACE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [09/2021 - 11/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [11/2023 - ]
- REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [09/2021 - 11/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [11/2023 - ] - REMOVE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR
- REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR
- REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT WITH CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY
*a Matchmark - - - Remove the 2 bolts and 2 center No. 2 support bearing washers, and separate the center support bearing.NOTE:
- When removing the propeller shaft with center bearing assembly, do not apply excessive force to the universal joint.
- During and after the removal of the propeller shaft with center bearing assembly, keep the universal joint angle straight (within 20 degrees).
- Place matchmarks on the rear differential carrier assembly and propeller shaft with center bearing assembly.
- Remove the 4 nuts and 4 washers, and separate the propeller shaft with center bearing assembly from the rear differential carrier assembly.
- Place matchmarks on the transfer assembly and propeller shaft with center bearing assembly.
- Remove the 4 nuts and 4 washers, and separate the propeller shaft with center bearing assembly from the transfer assembly.
- Remove the 2 bolts and 2 center No. 2 support bearing washers, and separate the center support bearing.