Toyota 37110-60520 Drive Shaft

Raise the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands, ensuring the transmission and transfer case are in Neutral with the parking brake off. Use a scribe, white paint, or a hammer and punch to place alignment marks on all driveshaft flanges and the slip joint, including the U-joint and companion flanges, to maintain the driveshaft's balance upon reinstallation. Detach the bolts from the differential and transfer case flanges, then remove the driveshaft(s) from the vehicle, using a large screwdriver to immobilize the U-joint while loosening the flange nuts. While the driveshaft is removed, check the U-joints for play by pushing and pulling them; if any movement is detected, replace them. For installation, reverse the removal process, ensuring to match the marks made on all flanges and tighten all fasteners securely.