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Removal [12/2019 - 10/2022]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [12/2019 - 09/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [09/2020 - 10/2022]

  2. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (TWC: Rear Catalyst) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [12/2019 - 09/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [09/2020 - 10/2022]

  3. REMOVE ENGINE SERVICE COVER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts (A) and No. 1 exhaust pipe support bracket.
      GTY855155Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Bolt (A)
      Nut
      Bolt (B)
    2. Remove the 6 bolts (B), 3 nuts and engine service cover assembly from the vehicle body.
  4. REMOVE REAR MAIN MUFFLER HEAT INSULATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts (A), No. 3 exhaust pipe support bracket and No. 4 exhaust pipe support bracket.
      GTY850770Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Bolt (A)
      Nut
      Bolt (B)
    2. Remove the 3 bolts (B), 2 nuts and rear main muffler heat insulator sub-assembly from the vehicle body.
  5. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Put matchmarks on the rear differential carrier assembly and propeller with center bearing shaft assembly.
      GTY902831Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Matchmark
    2. Remove the 4 nuts and 4 washers.
    3. Using a brass bar and a hammer, separate the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly.
      NOTE:

      Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly.

    4. Remove the bolt, center support bearing damper and 2 center No. 2 support bearing washers (for rear side).
      GTY879648Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Center Support Bearing Damper
      *2 Center No. 2 Support Bearing Washer
      NOTE:

      When removing the bolt, center support bearing damper and center No. 2 support bearing washers, do not apply excessive force to the universal joint.

    5. Remove the bolt, center support bearing damper and 2 center No. 2 support bearing washers (for front side).
      GTY866535Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Center Support Bearing Damper
      *2 Center No. 2 Support Bearing Washer
      NOTE:

      When removing the bolt, center support bearing damper and center No. 2 support bearing washers, do not apply excessive force to the universal joint.

    6. Put matchmarks on the transfer assembly and propeller with center bearing shaft assembly.
      GTY864938Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Matchmark
    7. Remove the 4 nuts, 4 washers and propeller with center bearing shaft assembly from the transfer assembly.
      NOTE:
      • When removing the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly, do not apply excessive force to the universal joint.
      • During and after the removal of the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly, keep the universal joint angle straight (within 15 degrees).
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