{"model":"mk4","model_name":"MK4 Supra","vehicle":"Toyota Supra A80 (1993–2002, 2JZ-GE / 2JZ-GTE)","document":"Repair Manual","section":"PR","section_name":"Propeller Shaft","page":10,"pages_in_section":23,"title":"Center Support Bearing and Flexible Couplings Inspection","section_header":"Propeller Shaft — Propeller Shaft","ocr_text":"(d) Separate the flexible coupling from the differential side.\nHINT: If the flexible coupling cannot be easily separated by\nhand, insert a screwdriver into the bolt hole of the flexible cou-\npling, as shown in the illustration then pry the coupling out.\nNOTICE: Do not bring the screwdriver blade in direct\ncontact with the flexible coupling's rubber portion.\n(e) Pull the yoke from the transmission.\n\n(f) Install SST in the transmission to prevent oil leakage.\nSST 09325–20010 (M/T)\n       09325–40010 (A/T)\n\nSST\n\nCENTER SUPPORT BEARING AND\nFLEXIBLE COUPLINGS INSPECTION\n\n1. INSPECT CENTER SUPPORT BEARING\n• Check for cracks in or damage to the cushion.\n• Check if the bearing turns smoothly.\nIf the center support bearing is damaged, worn or does not\nturn smoothly, replace it.\n\n2. INSPECT FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS\n• Check for cracks in or damage to rear flexible couplings.\nIf the flexible coupling is damaged, replace the propeller shaft\nassembly.\n\n3. INSPECT FLEXIBLE COUPLING CENTERING BUSHING\n• Check for damage to the bushing.\nIf the bushing is damaged, replace the propeller shaft assem-\nbly.","image":"https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/images/mk4/PR/PR_010.png","url":"https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/mk4/tsrm/PR/10","prev":{"page":9,"url":"https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/mk4/tsrm/PR/9","api":"https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk4/tsrm/PR/9"},"next":{"page":11,"url":"https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/mk4/tsrm/PR/11","api":"https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk4/tsrm/PR/11"},"section_url":"https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/mk4/tsrm/PR","section_api_pages":["https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk4/tsrm/PR/1","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk4/tsrm/PR/2","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk4/tsrm/PR/3","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk4/tsrm/PR/4","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk4/tsrm/PR/5","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk4/tsrm/PR/6","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk4/tsrm/PR/7","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk4/tsrm/PR/8","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk4/tsrm/PR/9","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk4/tsrm/PR/10","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk4/tsrm/PR/11","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk4/tsrm/PR/12","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk4/tsrm/PR/13","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk4/tsrm/PR/14","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk4/tsrm/PR/15","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk4/tsrm/PR/16","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk4/tsrm/PR/17","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk4/tsrm/PR/18","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk4/tsrm/PR/19","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk4/tsrm/PR/20","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk4/tsrm/PR/21","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk4/tsrm/PR/22","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk4/tsrm/PR/23"],"note":"OCR transcript of a scanned Toyota factory manual page; verify critical values (torque specs, part numbers) against the image."}