Removal

PROPELLER SHAFT: PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 4GR-FSE): REMOVAL

1. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

Removal

2. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR

(a) Remove the 4 nuts and front No. 1 floor heat insulator.





3. REMOVE OUTSIDE AIR GUIDE PLATE RH

(a) Remove the 4 nuts and outside air guide plate RH.





4. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT WITH CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY

(a) Put matchmarks on both flanges.





(b) Remove the 4 nuts, bolts and washers.

HINT
If the flange connection is hard to separate, temporarily tighten one nut only and evenly tap the flange with a brass bar and hammer to separate the propeller shaft assembly from the differential companion flange.

(c) Remove the 2 bolts and 2 center support bearing washers. (for automatic transmission)





(d) Remove the 2 bolts, 2 center support bearing washers and 2 center support bearing dampers. (for manual transmission)

(e) Separate the center support bearing.

(f) Insert SST in the transmission to prevent oil leakage.





SST : 09325-40010

NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the oil seal.