Tacoma Regular Cab 2WD L4-2438cc 2.4L DOHC MFI (1997)
Drive/Propeller Shaft: Service and Repair
Overhaul
DISASSEMBLY
1. Separate propeller shaft and intermediate shaft.
a. Place matchmarks on the flanges.
b. Remove the 4 nuts, bolts and washers.
2. Remove center support bearing from intermediate shaft.
a. Using a chisel and hammer, loosen the staked part of the nut.
b. Using Special Service Tool (SST) 09930-00021 to hold the flange, remove the nut and spacer.
c. Place matchmarks on the flange and shaft.
d. Using SST 09950-30010 (09951-03010, 09953-03010, 09954-03010, 09955-03030, 09956-03020), remove the flange from the intermediate
shaft.
e. Remove the spacer.
3. Remove center support bearing.