Propeller Shaft Assembly: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Lexus LS 600hL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

REMOVE PROPELLER INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
1. Put matchmarks on the intermediate shaft and propeller shaft.
2. Disconnect the intermediate shaft and propeller shaft.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Matchmarks On Intermediate Shaft And Propeller Shaft
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  NOTE: Be careful not to damage the spline.
3. Remove the adjusting nut from the intermediate shaft.
4. Remove the dust boot from the propeller shaft.
  HINT:
  
  If the dust boot is to be reused, remove it after wrapping vinyl tape around the spline, so it will not be damaged.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Dust Boot
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REMOVE NO. 1 CENTER SUPPORT BEARING ASSEMBLY
1. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Snap Ring
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2. Using SST and a press, press out the center support bearing and No. 2 dust deflector.
  SST 09950-00020
  
  Fig 4: Pressing Out Center Support Bearing And No. 2 Dust Deflector
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3. Using SST and a press, press out the No. 1 dust deflector.
  SST 09950-00020
  
  Fig 5: Pressing Out No. 1 Dust Deflector
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