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Propeller Shaft Assembly: Removal

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  1. REMOVE NO. 1 AND NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVERS 
  2. REMOVE LH FRONT FLOOR CENTER COVER 
  3. REMOVE NO. 1 REAR FLOOR BOARD 
  4. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor.
    2. Remove the 5 bolts, pipe support bracket, retainer and nut from the exhaust manifold.
    3. Disconnect the exhaust pipe assembly from the 4 O-rings.
    4. Remove the exhaust pipe assembly.
    5. Remove the 2 gaskets from exhaust pipe assembly.
  5. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT 
    1. Remove the 2 center support bearing set bolts and adjusting washers.
      Fig 1: Removing Center Support Bearing Set Bolts & Adjusting Washers
      G00891096Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT:

      Production vehicles are not equipped with adjusting washers.

      NOTE: When removing the set bolts, support the center support bearing by hand so that the transmission and intermediate shaft, and propeller shaft and differential, remain in a straight line. 
    2. Place matchmarks on the differential companion flange and propeller shaft.
    3. Remove the 4 bolts, washers and nuts.
    4. Pull the yoke from the transmission.
      Fig 2: Identifying Matchmarks On Differential Companion Flange & Propeller Shaft
      G00891097Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Install SST in the transmission to prevent oil leakage.
      1. SST 09325-20010
      Fig 3: Installing SST In Transmission
      G00891098Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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