Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Exhaust Service Caution in the Preface section.
Caution: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Caution in the Preface section.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the bolts securing the center bearing heat shield to the center bearing.
- Remove the heat shield from the center bearing in the following order:
3.1. | Tilt the heat shield to either side. |
3.2. | Slide the heat shield out from between the body, the drive shaft center bearing, and the exhaust pipes. |
3.3. | Remove the heat shield from the vehicle. |
Installation Procedure
- Install the center bearing heat shield to the center bearing in the following order:
1.1. | Slide the heat shield in between the body, the drive shaft center bearing, and the exhaust pipes. |
1.2. | Align the holes in the heat shield with the holes in the center bearing. |
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the bolts securing the center bearing heat shield to the center bearing.
Tighten
Tighten the center bearing heat shield bolts to 8 N·m (71 lb in).
- Lower the vehicle.