Propeller Shaft Assembly: Installation

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Installation
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  1. INSTALL PROPELLER SHAFTΒ 
    1. Remove the SST.

      (SST 09325-20010)

    2. Insert the propeller shaft assembly to the transmission.
      NOTE: Support the center support bearing by hand so that the transmission and intermediate shaft, and propeller shaft and differential, remain in a straight line.
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