Tacoma PreRunner Dbl Cab 2WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (2001)
DISASSEMBLY
NOTICE: Be careful not to grip the propeller shaft tube too tightly in a vise as this will cause deformation.
1. 3-joint type:
SEPARATE PROPELLER SHAFT AND INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
a. Place matchmarks on the flanges.
b. Remove the 4 nuts, bolts and washers.
c. Separate the propeller shaft and intermediate shaft.
2. 3-joint type:
REMOVE FLANGE FROM INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
a. Using a chisel and hammer, loosen the staked part of the nut.
b. Using SST to hold the flange, remove the nut and spacer.
SST 09330-00021
c. Place matchmarks on the flange and shaft.
d. Using SST, remove the flange from the intermediate shaft.
SST 09950-30011 (09951-03010, 09953-03010, 09954-03010, 09955-03030, 09956-03020)
e. Remove the spacer.
3. 3-joint type:
REMOVE CENTER SUPPORT BEARING FROM INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
4. REMOVE SLEEVE YOKE FROM PROPELLER SHAFT
a. Place matchmarks on the sleeve yoke and shaft.