T100 Pickup 4WD V6-180.5 2959cc 3.0L SOHC (3VZ-E) (1993)
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b. Use a suitable drive socket to loosen, but do not remove, six hexagon bolts connecting inner joint to side gear shaft or center drive shaft.
7. Remove outer joint from hub by using a plastic hammer to gently tap drive shaft spline to separate joint from axle hub.
8. Push front axle hub toward outside of vehicle to remove shaft from hub. Use a suitable hanger or jack stand to support shaft, do not allow
shaft to hang from inner joint.
9. To separate LH driveshaft from transmission, gently pry shaft out of transaxle with suitable tool, then remove snap ring from splined end of side
gear shaft.
10. To separate RH driveshaft from transmission proceed as follows:
a. Remove two bolts and retainer holding center bearing into support.
b. Using a suitable pry bar and/or soft face hammer pry and/or tap center drive shaft with support bearing from transaxle and support bearing
housing
c. Using suitable pliers, remove snap ring from splined end of center driveshaft.
11. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Always use new snap ring on splined end of shaft inserted into transaxle.
b. Ensure positive engagement of snap ring into transaxle.
c. Tighten fasteners to specifications.
d. Fill transaxle to correct level using a suitable fluid.
