Removal

DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT: PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

REMOVAL

1. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(a) Depress the brake pedal and hold it.





(b) Using a hexagon wrench (6 mm), loosen the cross groove joint set bolts 1/2 turn.

NOTICE:
- 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.





(c) Place matchmarks on the rear propeller shaft and the electromagnetic control coupling assembly.
(d) Remove the 4 nuts and 4 washers.
(e) Using a brass bar and a hammer, separate the rear propeller shaft with center bearing shaft assembly.





(f) Remove the 4 bolts and 4 No. 2 center support bearing washers.
NOTE: When removing the bolts and washers, do not apply excessive force to the universal joint.

(g) Pull out the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly from the transfer.
NOTICE:
- 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 10 degrees).
- Be careful not to damage the oil seal.





(h) Insert SST into the transfer to prevent oil leakage.
SST: 09325-20010
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the oil seal.