Removal

PROPELLER SHAFT: FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

1. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT HEAT INSULATOR





(a) Remove the 2 bolts and heat insulator from the heat insulator bracket.

2. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT HEAT INSULATOR BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and heat insulator bracket from the crossmember.

3. REMOVE FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY





(a) for Front Differential Side:

(1) Place matchmarks on the differential and propeller shaft flange.

(2) Remove the 4 nuts, 4 washers and disconnect the propeller shaft from the differential.

NOTICE:
Use a rope to suspend the front edge of the propeller shaft.





for Transfer Side:

(1) Place matchmarks on the transfer and propeller shaft flanges.

(2) Remove the 4 nuts and 4 washers.

(b) Remove the propeller shaft from the transfer flange.