PRE-RELEASE
REMOVAL
| REMOVAL |
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Before removing the propeller shaft, wrap the metal
parts with a cloth or rubber material.
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In case of DOJ type, before removing the propeller shaft,
wrap the metal parts (installed at the rubber boot of center DOJ)
with a cloth or rubber material, as shown in the figure. Rubber
boot may be damaged due to interference with adjacent metal parts
while bending the DOJ during removal.
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Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Move the select lever or gear shift lever to “N”.
Release the parking brake.
Jack-up the vehicle and support it with sturdy racks.
Remove the center exhaust pipes.
Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
Remove the differential mount front cover.
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(A)
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Matching
mark
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Remove the three bolts which hold the propeller shaft to rear differential.
Remove the remaining bolt.
Remove the two bolts which hold the center bearing to vehicle body.
Remove the propeller shaft from transmission.
| Important | ||
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Be careful not to damage the
oil seals and frictional surface of sleeve yoke.
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Cover the center exhaust pipe with a cloth to keep off
any ATF or oil spilled from transmission when removing the propeller
shaft.
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Install the extension cap to transmission.
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If the extension cap is not available, place a vinyl bag over opening and fasten it with string to prevent gear oil or ATF from leaking. |
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(A)
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Extension
cap
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