Propeller Shaft Removal
Propeller Shaft RemovalNOTE: Do not drop or damage the propeller shaft during removal.
1. Raise the vehicle off the ground, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations.
2. Remove exhaust pipe B.
3. Remove the No. 1 propeller shaft protector.
4. Make a reference mark (A) across the propeller shaft (B) and transfer companion flange (C).
NOTE: Wrap the length of each propeller shaft with cardboard, at least 5 mm thick, before removing the propeller shaft.
5. Remove the nuts (D).
6. Make a reference mark (A) across the propeller shaft (B) and rear differential companion flange (C).
7. Remove the bolts (D).
8. Remove the center support bearing mounting bolts.
NOTE: Do not exceed the angle of center support bearing joint.
9. Slide the propeller shaft (A) toward the rear differential, then flex the No. 2 joint (B), and remove the No. 1 propeller shaft from the transfer.
NOTE: Keep the protector on the propeller shaft after removing it from the vehicle. Be careful not to damage the propeller shaft.
10. Remove the propeller shaft from the vehicle.