Disassembly

DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT: PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY: DISASSEMBLY

DISASSEMBLY

1. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT

(a) Place matchmarks on both flanges.

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(b) Remove the 4 nuts, 4 bolts and 4 washers.
2. REMOVE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT

(a) Place matchmarks on the intermediate shaft and rear propeller shaft.
NOTICE: Do not place matchmarks with a punch.

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(b) Using a hexagon wrench (6 mm), remove the 6 bolts, 2 washers and intermediate shaft from the rear propeller shaft.
3. REMOVE NO. 1 CENTER SUPPORT BEARING ASSEMBLY

(a) Using SST and a hammer, loosen the staked part of the nut.
SST: 09930-00010

(b) Using SST to hold the universal joint flange, remove the nut and washer
SST: 09330-00021

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(d) Hold the intermediate shaft in a vise using aluminum plates and remove the universal joint flange using SST.
SST: 09950-40011
09951-04020
09952-04010
09953-04030
09954-04010
09955-04061
09957-04010
09958-04011

NOTICE:
- Be careful not to damage the universal joint flange.
- Do not overtighten the vise.
- Apply grease to the threads and end of the SST center bolt (09953-04030) before use.

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(e) Remove the No. 1 center support bearing assembly and washer.
4. REMOVE NO. 2 CENTER SUPPORT BEARING ASSEMBLY

(a) Using SST and a hammer, loosen the staked part of the nut.
SST: 09930-00010

(b) Using SST to hold the universal joint flange, remove the nut and washer.
SST: 09330-00021

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(e) Remove the No. 2 center support bearing assembly and washer.