Removal

PROPELLER SHAFT: FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for AWD): REMOVAL

1. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the exhaust pipe Removal.

2. LOOSEN FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Put matchmarks on the transfer companion flange and front propeller shaft.





(b) Using a 6 mm socket hexagon wrench, loosen the 6 bolts.

NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the front propeller shaft.

(c) Put matchmarks on the front differential companion flange and front propeller shaft.





(d) Using a 6 mm socket hexagon wrench, loosen the 6 bolts.

NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the front propeller shaft.

3. REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING MEMBER





(a) Support the automatic transmission assembly with a transmission jack.

NOTICE:
Keep the transmission jack level with the weight properly supported.

(b) Remove the 4 bolts.





(c) Remove the 5 nuts and rear No. 3 engine mounting insulator, and remove the rear engine mounting member from the automatic transmission assembly.





4. REMOVE FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 12 bolts, 4 universal joint washers and front propeller shaft assembly.

NOTICE:
Do not bend the front propeller shaft at an excessive angle.