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Model Year Start: 2016 Model: Sienna Prod Date Range: [12/2015 -           ]
Title: DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT: PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL; 2016 - 2020 MY Sienna [12/2015 -        ]

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. DRAIN TRANSFER OIL

2016 - 2020 MY Sienna [12/2015 -        ]; MF1A (TRANSFER / 4WD / AWD): TRANSFER OIL: REPLACEMENT+

2. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Depress the brake pedal and hold it.

(b) Using a hexagon wrench (6 mm), loosen the bolts 1/2 turn.

NOTICE:

  • 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.
  • Do not remove the bolts.

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Piece of Cloth

(c) Place matchmarks on the rear propeller shaft and electromagnetic control coupling assembly.

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Matchmark

NOTICE:

Do not use a punch for the marks.

(d) Remove the 4 nuts and 4 washers.

(e) Using a brass bar and a hammer, separate the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly.

(f) Remove the 4 bolts, 2 No. 1 center support bearing washers and 2 No. 2 center support bearing washers.

NOTICE:

  • When removing the bolts and washers, do not apply excessive force to the universal joint.
  • Keep the washers and use them again when re-installing.

(g) Pull out the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly from the transfer.

NOTICE:

  • When removing the propeller shaft, do not apply excessive force to the universal joint.
  • During and after the removal of the propeller shaft, keep the universal joint angle straight (within 15 degrees).
  • Be careful not to damage the oil seal.

(h) Insert SST into the transfer to prevent oil leaks.

SST: 09325-20010

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the oil seal.