Propeller Shaft Assembly: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Lexus LS 600hL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the exhaust pipe (See REMOVAL ).
REMOVE FRONT FLOOR NO. 1 HEAT INSULATOR
1. Remove the 4 nuts and heat insulator
  
  Fig 1: Locating Front Floor No. 1 Heat Insulator Nuts
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REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT HEAT INSULATOR
1. Remove the 2 bolts and propeller shaft heat insulator.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Propeller Shaft Heat Insulator Bolts
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REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT WITH CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY
1. Using SST, loosen the adjusting nut until it can be turned by hand.
  SST 09922-10010
  
  HINT:
  
  Use 2 of the same SST.
  
  Fig 3: Loosening Adjusting Nut
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2. Put matchmarks on the transmission companion flange, flexible coupling and intermediate shaft.
3. Remove the 3 bolts, 3 washers and 3 nuts.
  NOTE: The propeller shaft and flexible coupling should not be separated.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Transmission Companion Flange Bolts, Washers And Nuts
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4. Put matchmarks on the differential companion flange, flexible coupling and propeller shaft.
5. Remove the 3 bolts, 3 washers and 3 nuts.
  NOTE: The propeller shaft and flexible coupling should not be separated.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Differential Companion Flange Bolts, Washers And Nuts
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6. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 adjusting washers.
  HINT:
  
  Some vehicles are not equipped with the adjusting washers.
  
  Fig 6: Locating Bolts And Adjusting Washers
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7. Push the rear propeller shaft straight forward to compress the propeller shaft and pull out the propeller shaft from the centering pin of the differential.
  
  Fig 7: Pushing Rear Propeller Shaft
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  NOTE: 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,
8. Pull the propeller shaft outward from the vehicle's rear
  NOTE: The intermediate shaft and propeller shaft should not be separated.