Legacy F6-3.0L (2005)
Drive/Propeller Shaft: Service and Repair
Propeller Shaft
REMOVAL
NOTE:
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Before removing propeller shaft, wrap metal parts with a cloth or rubber material.
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In case of DOJ type, before removing propeller shaft, wrap metal parts (installed at the rubber boot of center DOJ) with a cloth or rubber material,
as shown in the figure. Rubber boot may be damaged due to interference with adjacent metal parts while bending the DOJ during removal.
1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2. Shift the select lever or gear shift lever to neutral.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Lift-up the vehicle.
5. Remove the center exhaust pipe.
6. Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
7. Remove the heat shield cover.
8. Make matching marks on the flange yoke and rear differential before removal.
9. Remove the three bolts which hold propeller shaft to rear differential.
10. Remove the remaining bolt.
