Outback L.L.Bean Edition AWD F6-3.0L (2002)
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 ground cable from battery.
2. Move select lever or gear shift lever to "N".
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Jack-up vehicle and support it with sturdy racks.
5. Remove center exhaust pipes.
6. Remove rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
7. Remove heat shield cover.
8. Put matching mark to propeller shaft and rear differential.
9. Remove the four bolts, which hold propeller shaft to rear differential.
NOTE:
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Remove all but one bolt.