Tacoma PreRunner Reg Cab 2WD L4-2.7L (3RZ-FE) (1999)
1. 4WD: REMOVE FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT
a. Place matchmarks on the propeller shaft and front differential flanges.
b. Remove the 4 nuts, bolts and washers.
Torque: 74 Nm (750 kgf cm, 54 ft. lbs.)
c. Suspend the front side of the propeller shaft.
d. Place matchmarks on the propeller shaft and transfer flanges.
e. Remove the 4 nuts and washers.
Torque: 74 Nm (750 kgf cm, 54 ft. lbs.)
f.
Remove the front propeller shaft.
2. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT (PRE RUNNER) AND REAR PROPELLER SHAFT (4WD)
a. Place matchmarks on the propeller shaft, transmission (pre runner) and transfer (4WD) flanges.
b. Remove the 4 nuts and washers.
Torque: 74 Nm (750 kgf cm, 54 ft. lbs.)
c. Place matchmarks on the propeller shaft and rear differential flanges.
d. Remove the 4 nuts, bolts and washers.
Torque: 74 Nm (750 kgf cm, 54 ft. lbs.)
e. 3-joint type: Remove the center support bearing 2 set bolts and 2 plates from the frame crossmember.
Torque: 36 Nm (370 kgf cm, 27 ft. lbs.)
f.
Remove the propeller shaft.
DISASSEMBLY
NOTICE: Be careful not to grip the propeller shaft tube too tightly in a vise as this will cause deformation.