For 1990-2009 cars

Callout | Component Name
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#### Preliminary Procedure

1. Remove the rear catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement
2. Remove the muffler. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement

1 | Support Bearing Mounting Bolts (Qty: 4) Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

#### Procedure

Mark up the position with spray paint, to avoid vibrations after installation. Support with a column jack and DT-49035 holder.

Tighten
20 N·m(15 lbf ft)

#### Special Tool

DT-49035 Cardan Holder, Propeller Shaft

For equivalent regional tools refer to Special Tools

2 | Rear Differential Drive Flange Bolts (Qty: 6)

#### Procedure

1. Use the DT-49147 support to hold the flange.
2. Use the DT-49064 puller if the propeller shaft is stuck in the flange. Start with one bolt in the unthreaded hole, turn the puller a to the next hole and proceed with the next bolt.
3. Apply locking agent on the bolts. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers

Tighten
30 N·m(22 lbf ft)

#### Special Tool

1. DT-49147 Support
2. DT-49064 Puller

For equivalent regional tools refer to Special Tools

3 | Front Joint

#### Procedure

1. Use the DT-49030 removal in two steps, a wooden block may be required between the tool and the flange to extract the joint completely.
2. Apply grease on the spline. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers

#### Special Tool

DT-49030 Fork, Cardan Removal

For equivalent regional tools refer to Special Tools