Removal

PROPELLER SHAFT: PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 2GR-FSE 2WD): 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) Using SST, loosen the adjusting nut until it can be turned by hand.





SST : 09922-10010

HINT
Use 2 of the same type SST.

(b) Put matchmarks on the transmission companion flange, flexible coupling and intermediate shaft.





(c) Remove the 3 bolts, 3 washers and 3 nuts.

NOTICE:
The propeller shaft and flexible coupling should not be separated.

(d) Put matchmarks on the differential companion flange, flexible coupling and propeller shaft.





(e) Remove the 3 bolts, 3 washers and 3 nuts.

NOTICE:
The propeller shaft and flexible coupling should not be separated.

(f) Remove the 2 bolts and 2 center support bearing washers.





HINT
Some vehicles are not equipped with the center support bearing washers.

(g) Push the rear propeller shaft straight ahead to compress and pull out the propeller shaft from the centering pin of the differential.





NOTICE:
Press the propeller shaft straight ahead to keep the transmission and intermediate shaft aligned straight.

HINT
If it is difficult to separate the flange from the flexible coupling, pry it using a screwdriver.

(h) Pull the propeller shaft outward from the rear of the vehicle.

NOTICE:
The intermediate shaft and propeller shaft should not be separated.