Propeller Shaft Removal

Propeller Shaft Removal

NOTE: Do not drop or damage the propeller shaft during removal.

1. Raise and support the vehicle Service and Repair.

2. Remove the muffler (A) with the exhaust pipe B.






3. Remove the No. 1 propeller shaft protector.






4. Make reference marks (A) across the No. 1 propeller shaft (B) and the 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 mounting nuts (D).

6. Make reference marks (A) across the No. 2 propeller shaft (B) and the rear differential companion flange (C).





7. Remove the flange 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.