Toyota Sienna Quiz
Propeller shaft

Removal

In this manual: Propeller shaft
Introduction — 55Service specifications — 7Maintenance — 7Engine — 264U151e automatic transaxle — 108Transfer — 19Propeller shaft — 8Drive shaft — 14Differential — 16Axle — 18Suspension — 37Tire and wheel — 54Brake control — 141Parking brake — 16Steering Column — 11Power steering — 18Air conditioning — 106Supplemental restraint system — 146Seat belt — 22Theft deterrent — 14Engine immobiliser — 17Cruise control — 65Lighting — 61Wiper and washer — 13Door lock — 42Meter — 28Audio / visual — 94Navigation — 108Park assist / monitoring — 33Horn — 5Garage door opener — 42GR-FE Engine control system — 126Supplemental restraint system — 147Other system — 14Windshield / windowglass — 43Mirror — 23Instrument panel — 6Seat belt — 22Seat — 92Engine hood / door — 104Exterior — 39Interior — 5Sliding roof — 9Multiplex communication — 18Can communication — 23
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1special tools

1. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove exhaust pipe assembly (See page EX-8).

2. REMOVE PROPELLER W/CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY

REMOVE PROPELLER W/CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Depress the brake pedal and hold it down.

(b) Using a hexagon wrench (6 mm), loosen the cross groove joint set bolts a half turn.

HINT: Place a cloth in the inside of the universal joint cover so that the boot does not touch the inside of the universal joint cover.

REMOVE PROPELLER W/CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(c) Put matchmarks on both the flanges.

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

REMOVE PROPELLER W/CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(e) Remove the 4 bolts, 2 adjusting shims and propeller shaft w/ center bearing shaft assembly.

NOTICE:

  • When removing the propeller shaft, do not apply excessive force to the universal joint.
  • During and after the removal of the propeller shaft, keep the universal joint angle straight (within 15 degrees).
  • Be careful not to damage the oil seal.
REMOVE PROPELLER W/CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(f) Insert SST(s) in the transfer extension housing to prevent oil leakage.

SST 09325-20010

NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the oil seal.

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