RAV4 4-Door 4WD L4-2.0L (3S-FE) (1997)
1. Loosen cross groove joint set bolt.
a. Depress the brake pedal and hold it.
b. Using a hexagon wrench, loosen the cross groove joint set bolts 1/2 turn.
HINT: Put a piece of cloth, or equivalent, into the inside of the universal joint cover so that the boot does not touch the inside of the universal
joint cover.
c. Loosen the 2 bolts and center support bearing.
2. Disconnect propeller shaft from differential.
a. Place matchmarks on both flanges.
b. Remove the 4 bolts, washers and nuts.
3. Remove propeller shaft from transaxle.
a. Remove the 2 bolts and center support bearing.
b. Pull out the propeller shaft yoke from the transaxle.
c. Insert Special Service Tool (SST) 09325 - 20010 or equivalent, in the transaxle to prevent oil leakage.