Removal

PROPELLER SHAFT: REAR 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
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the oil seal.