PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [A26MX-R]

1. Remove the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the middle pipe, TWC and front pipe. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 Turbo].)

3. Remove in the order indicated in the figure.

4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Nut Removal Note

Caution

• Do not mark with a punch to prevent imbalance.

1. Before removing the nut, place alignment marks on the companion flange (front) and constant velocity joint, and on the companion flange (rear) and yoke.

Propeller Shaft Installation Note

1. Align the alignment marks and install the propeller shaft.

2. When installing a new propeller shaft, align the rear differential companion flange mark with the tag on the propeller shaft so that they are at the nearest position, and assemble.

3. Perform a road test and verify that there is no abnormal vibration or noise.

Propeller Shaft Heat Shield Installation Note

Caution

• The serviceability may be negatively affected if the bolt hole is blocked when assembling the propeller shaft heat shield to the bearing support. When assembling, be careful that the rim of the propeller shaft heat shield bolt hole does not cover the bearing support bolt hole.

1. Assemble the propeller shaft heat shield to the bearing support.

Front

Rear

2. Fold back the propeller shaft heat shield tab as shown in the figure.