How to Remove the Drive Shaft From a 2000 Tundra for Towing
Removing the rear drive shaft from your 2000 Toyota Tundra to tow the truck will prevent wear and damage to the transfer case, transmission and other driveline components. Running from the rear axle to the rear of the transfer case, the drive shaft will spin anytime the wheels are turning and, as such, force the components inside the transfer case or transmission to spin. These components will wear as they spin and may not properly lubricate the bearings, causing damage to them. Removing the driveshaft is a good preventative measure when towing your Tundra.
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Instructions
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Raise the rear of your Toyota Tundra with a jack and position a set of jack stands under the frame. Set the truck down on the jack stands, then remove the jack from under the truck.
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Locate the driveshaft in the center of the rear axle housing under the truck. Find the four mounting bolts on the rear mounting flange and remove them with a wrench. Pull the driveshaft off the mounting flange and lay it on the ground carefully.
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Follow the driveshaft up to the transmission and find the four mounting bolts on the flange there. Remove the mounting bolts with a wrench, then pull the driveshaft free from the mounting flange. Carefully remove the driveshaft from under the truck.
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Wrap the U-joint caps with electrical tape to hold them on the U-joints while the driveshaft is out of the truck. Position the jack back under the truck and raise it off the jack stands.
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Remove the jack stands from under the truck and carefully lower your Tundra to the ground. Set the parking brake until you are ready to move the truck because without a driveshaft, the transmission can't keep it from rolling or moving.
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