Last Modified: 08-21-2023 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001PX70
Model Year Start: 2021 Model: Avalon HV Prod Date Range: [08/2020 -           ]
Title: DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT: PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL; 2021 - 2022 MY Avalon Avalon HV [08/2020 -        ]

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during propeller with center bearing shaft assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure

Necessary Procedure

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed

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Exhaust system parts

Inspection After Repair
  • Poor idle, etc.
  • Engine start function, etc.

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CAUTION:

To prevent burns, do not touch the engine, exhaust pipe or other high temperature components while the engine is hot.

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

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2. REMOVE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR

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3. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Put matchmarks on the rear differential carrier assembly and propeller with center bearing shaft assembly.

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Matchmark

(b) Remove the 4 nuts and 4 washers.

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

NOTICE:

Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly.

(d) Remove the 2 bolts and 2 center No. 2 support bearing washers (for rear side).

NOTICE:

When removing the bolts and center No. 2 support bearing washers, do not apply excessive force to the universal joint.

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Center No. 2 Support Bearing Washer

(e) Remove the 2 bolts and 2 center No. 2 support bearing washers (for front side).

NOTICE:

When removing the bolts and center No. 2 support bearing washers, do not apply excessive force to the universal joint.

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Center No. 2 Support Bearing Washer

(f) Put matchmarks on the transfer assembly and propeller with center bearing shaft assembly.

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Matchmark

(g) Remove the 4 nuts, 4 washers and propeller with center bearing shaft assembly from the transfer assembly.

NOTICE:

  • When removing the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly, do not apply excessive force to the universal joint.
  • During and after the removal of the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly, keep the universal joint angle straight (within 15 degrees).