Front Propeller Shaft Assembly: Removal

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REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT HEAT INSULATOR
1. Remove the 2 bolts and heat insulator from the heat insulator bracket.
REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT HEAT INSULATOR BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 bolts and heat insulator bracket from the crossmember.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Heat Insulator Bracket Bolts
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REMOVE FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY
1. for Front Differential Side:
  1. Place matchmarks on the differential and propeller shaft flange.
  2. Remove the 4 nuts, 4 washers and disconnect the propeller shaft from the differential.
    NOTE: Use a rope to suspend the front edge of the propeller shaft.
    
    Fig 2: Identifying Matchmarks On Differential And Propeller Shaft Flange
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2. for Transfer Side:
  1. Place matchmarks on the transfer and propeller shaft flanges.
  2. Remove the 4 nuts and 4 washers.
3. Remove the propeller shaft from the transfer flange.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Matchmarks On Transfer And Propeller Shaft Flanges
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