Toyota 37100-33030
Drive Shaft

The first step for removing the drive/propeller shaft is to uninstall the tail exhaust pipe assembly for 1AR-FE or 2GR-FE engines before moving onto the center exhaust pipe assembly for respective engines. First securely depress the brake pedal before using a hexagon wrench (6 mm) to loosen the cross groove joint set bolts by a half-turn but keep them in place. Use either cloth materials or equivalent materials to block the inside section of the universal joint cover to stop boot contact. First indicate the rear propeller shaft and electromagnetic control coupling assembly before removing its 4 nuts and 4 washers. The required tools include a brass bar and hammer to split the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly as well as 4 bolts and 2 No. 1 and 2 No. 2 center support bearing washers which can be extracted by avoiding force application on the universal joint. Extract the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly from the transfer by straightening its universal joint at a 15-degree maximum and treating the oil seal gently. Complete the oil leak prevention using Special Service Tool: 09325-20010 before inserting it into the transfer while ensuring no damage occurs to the oil seal.

Align the matchmarks on the rear propeller shaft and electromagnetic control coupling assembly, then temporarily install the 4 nuts and 4 washers, taking care to prevent grease from adhering to the bolts or washers.