Removal

DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT: PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

REMOVAL

1. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (for 1AR-FE) Removal
2. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (for 2GR-FE) Removal
3. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (for 1AR-FE) Removal
4. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (for 2GR-FE) Removal
5. 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.

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(c) Place matchmarks on the rear propeller shaft and electromagnetic control coupling assembly.

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(d) Remove the 4 nuts and 4 washers.





(e) Using a brass bar and a hammer, separate the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly.





(f) Remove the 4 bolts, 2 No. 1 center support bearing washers and 2 No. 2 center support bearing washers.
NOTICE: 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 15 degrees).
- Be careful not to damage the oil seal.





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