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TRANSMISSION - Removal note (Propeller shaft, Power plant frame)

J-11prose procedure
Continued from J-10

Removal note

Propeller shaft

Propeller shaft removal note

  1. 1
    Before removing the propeller shaft, mark the flanges for correct installation.
    Close-up photo of the propeller shaft companion flange at the differential, with mark/alignment area visible on the flanges before removal.
    05U0MX-065
  2. 2
    When the propeller shaft is removed from the extension housing, immediately install the SST to prevent oil leakage.
    Photo of the SST 49 0259 440 (Holder, mainshaft) installed in the transmission extension housing to prevent oil leakage after the propeller shaft is removed. The SST part number is labeled on the tool.
    05U0MX-066

Power plant frame (PPF)

Power plant frame (PPF) removal note

  1. 1
    Disconnect the wire harness from the PPF.
  2. 2
    Support the transmission with a jack.
    Photo of the power plant frame (PPF) area with the transmission supported by a jack and the wire harness routed along the PPF.
    05U0MX-067
  3. 3
    Remove the power plant frame bracket.
    Photo showing the power plant frame bracket with arrows indicating the bolt locations to be removed.
    05U0MX-068
  4. 4
    Remove the differential-side bolts, and pry out the spacer.
    Photo of the differential-side end of the PPF showing the bolts and the SPACER label between the PPF and differential mounting boss.
    05U0MX-069
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