REAR PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY - REMOVAL

1. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

2. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR

Remove the 4 nuts and front No. 1 floor heat insulator.

3. REMOVE OUTSIDE AIR GUIDE PLATE RH

Remove the 4 nuts and outside air guide plate RH.

4. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT WITH CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY

Put matchmarks on both flanges.

Remove the 4 nuts, bolts and washers.

If the flange connection is hard to separate, temporarily tighten one nut only and evenly tap the flange with a brass bar and hammer to separate the propeller shaft assembly from the differential companion flange.

Remove the 2 bolts and 2 center support bearing washers. (for automatic transmission)

Remove the 2 bolts, 2 center support bearing washers and 2 center support bearing dampers. (for manual transmission)

Separate the center support bearing.

Insert SST in the transmission to prevent oil leakage.

Rear Propeller Shaft Assembly - Removal