Removal and Installation

FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT

Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

1.Shift the transmission to the neutral position, and then release the parking brake.
2.Remove engine undercover with a power tool.
3.Remove front cross bar.
4.Remove the three-way catalyst (right bank) with a power tool. Refer to "Exploded View" Exploded View.





5.Put matching mark onto propeller shaft flange yoke and final drive companion flange.

CAUTION:
For matching mark, use paint. Never damage propeller shaft flange and final drive companion flange.
6.Remove the propeller shaft assembly fixing bolts.
7.Remove propeller shaft assembly from the front final drive and transfer.

CAUTION:
Never damage the transfer front oil seal.
8.Hang steering hydraulic line not to interfere with work. Refer to "AWD : Exploded View" Service and Repair.
9.Remove propeller shaft assembly from O-ring.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.





- Align matching mark to install propeller shaft assembly to final drive companion flange.
- Perform inspection after installation. Refer to "Inspection" Inspection.

CAUTION:
- Never damage the transfer front oil seal.
- Never reuse O-ring.
- Apply multi-purpose grease onto O-ring.