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 exhaust front tube and three-way catalyst (bank 1). Refer to "Exploded View" Exploded View and "Exploded View" Exploded View.





4.Put matching mark on 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.
5.Remove the propeller shaft assembly fixing bolts.
6.Move steering hydraulic line not to interfere with work. Refer to
"AWD : Exploded View" Service and Repair.

CAUTION:
Wrap power steering piping interference area with shop cloth or equivalent to protect power steering piping from damage.
7.Support transfer assembly with a jack, remove rear engine mounting member. Refer to "AWD : Exploded View" Exploded View.





8.Remove propeller shaft assembly from the front final drive and transfer.






CAUTION:
- Never damage the transfer front oil seal.
- Wrap transmission interference area (A) with shop cloth or equivalent to protect propeller shaft from damage.
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.
- Wrap power steering piping interference area with shop cloth or equivalent to protect power steering piping from damage.





- Wrap transmission interference area (A) with shop cloth or equivalent to protect propeller shaft from damage.





- Never reuse O-ring.
- Apply multi-purpose grease onto O-ring.