Disassembly

PROPELLER SHAFT: REAR PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 2WD): DISASSEMBLY

1. REMOVE PROPELLER INTERMEDIATE SHAFT

(a) Put matchmarks on the propeller intermediate shaft and propeller shaft assembly.
(b) Separate the propeller intermediate shaft and propeller shaft assembly.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the spline.

(c) Remove the adjusting nut from the propeller intermediate shaft.

(d) Remove the dust boot from the propeller shaft assembly.
HINT:
If the dust boot is to be reused, remove it after wrapping vinyl tape around the spline, so it will not be damaged.

2. REMOVE NO. 1 CENTER SUPPORT BEARING ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a snap ring expander, remove the propeller shaft No. 2 dust deflector snap ring.

(b) Using SST and a press, press out the No. 1 center support bearing assembly and propeller shaft No. 2 dust deflector.
SST: 09950-00020