Propeller Shaft Assembly Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

Before separating each flange, give matchmark on flange and corresponding yoke.
Be careful not to give damage to universal joint oil seals when holding the propeller shaft by using screw driver or the like.

Hoist vehicle.
Remove floor tunnel front brace (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Floor Tunnel Front Brace
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Remove exhaust pipe No. 1 and No. 2, see EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove heat protector panel No. 1, see EXHAUST SYSTEM COMPONENTS .
Before removing propeller shaft assembly (1), give matchmark (2) on joint flange and propeller shaft as shown.
Separate propeller shaft assembly from transfer output flange (3) and rear differential flange (4).

Fig 2: Aligning Matchmark On Joint Flange And Propeller Shaft
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Fig 3: Identifying Propeller Shaft Assembly And Rear Differential Flange
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Remove propeller shaft by removing center support bolts (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Center Support Bolts
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