GS 450h V6-3.5L (2GR-FSE) Hybrid (2007)
(f)
Remove the 2 center support bearing dampers and 2 center support bearing washers.
HINT:
Some vehicles are not equipped with the center support bearing washers.
(g) Push the rear propeller shaft straight forward to compress the propeller shaft and pull out the propeller shaft from the centering pin of the
differential.
NOTICE:
Press the propeller shaft straight ahead to keep the transmission and intermediate shaft aligned straight.
HINT:
If it is difficult to separate the flange from the flexible coupling, pry it using a screwdriver.
(h) Pull the propeller shaft outward from the vehicle's rear.
NOTICE:
The intermediate shaft and propeller shaft should not be separated.
DISASSEMBLY
1. INSPECT FLEXIBLE COUPLING
(a)
Check for cracks in or damage to the front and rear flexible couplings.