B: Removal

B: REMOVAL

NOTE: Before removing propeller shaft, wrap metal parts with a cloth or rubber material.

1) Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2) Move selector lever or gear shift lever to "N".
3) Release the parking brake.
4) Jack-up vehicle and support it with sturdy racks.
5) Remove rear exhaust pipe and muffler.





6) Remove front exhaust cover.





7) Remove differential mount front cover.





8) Remove the four bolts which hold propeller shaft to rear differential.

NOTE:
- Put matching mark on affected parts before removal.
- Remove all but one bolt.





9) Remove the two bolts which hold center bearing to vehicle body





10) Remove propeller shaft from transmission.

CAUTION: Be sure not to damage oil seals and the frictional surface of sleeve yoke.

NOTE:
- Be sure 10 use an empty oil can to catch oil flowing out when removing propeller shaft.
- Be sure to plug the opening in transmission after removal of propeller shaft.





11) Install the extension cap to transmission.