Disassembly

1. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Put matchmarks on both the flanges.

(b) Remove the 4 nuts, bolts and washers.

2. REMOVE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT

(a) Put matchmarks on the propeller shaft subassembly and universal joint flange.

NOTICE: Do not use a punch for the marks.

(b) Using a hexagon wrench (6 mm), remove the 6 bolts and 2 washers and separate the intermediate shaft from the propeller shaft assembly rear.

3. REMOVE CENTER SUPPORT BEARING ASSEMBLY NO.1

(a) Using a chisel and a hammer, loosen the staked part of the nut.

(b) Using SST(s) to hold the front flange, remove the nut and plate washer.

SST 09330-00021

(c) Put matchmarks on the rear flange and shaft.

(d) Hold the intermediate shaft in a vise between aluminium plates.

NOTICE: Do not overtighten the vise

(e) Using SST(s), remove the rear flange.

SST 09950-40011 (09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04030, 09954-04010, 09955-04061, 09957-04010, 09958-04011)

NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the universal joint flange.

(f) Remove the center support bearing assembly No. 1 (rear) and washer.

4. REMOVE CENTER SUPPORT BEARING ASSEMBLY NO.1

(a) Using a chisel and a hammer, loosen the staked part of the nut.

(b) Using SST(s) to hold the front flange, remove the nut and plate washer.

SST 09330-00021

(c) Put matchmarks on the front flange and shaft.

(d) Hold the intermediate shaft in a vise between aluminium plates.

NOTICE: Do not overtighten the vise.

(e) Using SST(s), remove the front flange.

SST 09950-40011 (09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04030, 09954-04010, 09955-04061, 09957-04010, 09958-04011)

NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the universal joint flange.

(f) Remove the center support bearing assembly No. 1 (front) and washer.