Propeller Shaft Removal

Propeller Shaft Removal

NOTE: Do not drop or damage the propeller shaft during removal.

1. Raise the vehicle on a lift.

2. Remove the muffler (A) and the exhaust pipe B.






3. Remove the No. 1 propeller shaft protector.






4. Make a reference mark (A) across the propeller shaft (B) and the transfer companion flange (C).
NOTE: Wrap the length of each propeller shaft with cardboard, at least 5 mm thick, before removing the propeller shaft.

5. Remove the nuts (D).






6. Make a reference mark (A) across the propeller shaft (B) and the rear differential companion flange (C).

7. Remove the bolts (D).






8. Remove the center support bearing mounting bolts.
NOTE: Do not exceed the angle of center support bearing joint.






9. Slide the propeller shaft (A) toward the rear differential, then flex the No. 2 joint (B), and remove the No. 1 propeller shaft from the transfer.
NOTE: Keep the protector on the propeller shaft after removing it from the vehicle. Be careful not to damage the propeller shaft.

10. Remove the propeller shaft from the vehicle.