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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 527 (PROPELLER SHAFT)PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLYREMOVAL

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Propeller Shaft Assembly: Removal

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lexus IS 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

REMOVE NO. 1 AND NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVERS
REMOVE LH FRONT FLOOR CENTER COVER
REMOVE NO. 1 REAR FLOOR BOARD
REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor.
2. Remove the 5 bolts, pipe support bracket, retainer and nut from the exhaust manifold.
3. Disconnect the exhaust pipe assembly from the 4 O-rings.
4. Remove the exhaust pipe assembly.
5. Remove the 2 gaskets from exhaust pipe assembly.
REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT
1. Remove the 2 center support bearing set bolts and adjusting washers.
  HINT:
  
  Production vehicles are not equipped with adjusting washers.
  
  NOTE: When removing the set bolts, support the center support bearing by hand so that the transmission and intermediate shaft, and propeller shaft and differential, remain in a straight line.
2. Place matchmarks on the differential companion flange and propeller shaft.
3. Remove the 4 bolts, washers and nuts.
4. Pull the yoke from the transmission.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Center Support Bearing Set Bolts And Adjusting Washers
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.