T100 SR5 Extra Cab Pickup 4WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (1998)
2. Rear: SEPARATE PROPELLER SHAFT AND INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
a. Place the matchmarks on the flanges.
b. Remove the 4 nuts, bolts and washers.
3. REMOVE CENTER SUPPORT BEARING FROM INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
a. Using a hammer and chisel, loosen the staked part of the nut.
b. Using Special Service Tool (SST) to hold the flange, remove the nut.
SST 09330-00021
c. Place matchmarks on the flange and shaft.
d. Using SST, remove the flange from the intermediate shaft.
SST 09950-30010 (09951-03010, 09953-03010, 09954-03010, 09955-03030, 09956-03020)
e. Remove the center support bearing from the intermediate shaft.
INSPECTION
NOTICE: Be careful not to grip the propeller shaft tube too tightly in a vise as this will cause deformation.
1. INSPECT PROPELLER SHAFT AND INTERMEDIATE SHAFT FOR DAMAGE OR RUNOUT
Using a dial indicator, check the runout of shafts.
Maximum runout: 0.8 mm (0.031 inch)
If shaft runout is greater than the maximum, replace the shaft.