REAR PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 3UZ-FE) > REMOVAL

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1. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY FRONT
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2. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR NO.1

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



3. REMOVE REAR PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    C109597E01

  1. Using SST, loosen the adjusting nut until it can be turned by hand.

    SST
    09922-10010  

    HINT:
    Use 2 same type of SST.



    C101199E01

  1. Put matchmarks on the transmission companion flange, flexible coupling and intermediate shaft.

  1. Remove the 3 bolts, 3 washers and 3 nuts.

    NOTICE:
    The propeller shaft and flexible coupling should not be separated.



    C109598E01

  1. Put matchmarks on the differential companion flange, flexible coupling and propeller shaft.

  1. Remove the 3 bolts, 3 washers and 3 nuts.

    NOTICE:
    The propeller shaft and flexible coupling should not be separated.



    C101198E01

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 center support bearing washers.

    HINT:
    Some vehicles are not equipped with the center support bearing washers.



    C101200

  1. Push the rear propeller shaft straight forward to compress the propeller shaft and pull out the propeller shaft from the centering pin of the differential.

    NOTICE:
    Press the propeller shaft straight ahead to keep the transmission and intermediate shaft aligned straight.

    HINT:
    If it is difficult to separate the flange from the flexible coupling, pry it using a screwdriver.

  1. Pull the propeller shaft outward from the vehicle's rear.

    NOTICE:
    The intermediate shaft and propeller shaft should not be separated.