Toyota Camry (XV70): Removal

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during propeller with center bearing shaft assembly removal/installation are shown below.

CAUTION:

To prevent burns, do not touch the engine, exhaust pipe or other high temperature components while the engine is hot.

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

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2. REMOVE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR

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3. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Put matchmarks on the rear differential carrier assembly and propeller with center bearing shaft assembly.

*a Matchmark

(b) Remove the 4 nuts and 4 washers.

(c) Using a brass bar and a hammer, separate the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly.

NOTICE:

Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly.

(d) Remove the 2 bolts and 2 center No. 2 support bearing washers (for rear side). NOTICE: When removing the bolts and center No. 2 support bearing washers, do not apply excessive force to the universal joint.

*1 Center No. 2 Support Bearing Washer

(e) Remove the 2 bolts and 2 center No. 2 support bearing washers (for front side). NOTICE: When removing the bolts and center No. 2 support bearing washers, do not apply excessive force to the universal joint.

*1 Center No. 2 Support Bearing Washer

(f) Put matchmarks on the transfer assembly and propeller with center bearing shaft assembly.

*a Matchmark

(g) Remove the 4 nuts, 4 washers and propeller with center bearing shaft assembly from the transfer assembly.

NOTICE:

• When removing the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly, do not apply excessive force to the universal joint.
• During and after the removal of the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly, keep the universal joint angle straight (within 15 degrees).

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