Removal and Replacement

PROPELLER SHAFT

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Pre-removal & Post-installation Operations:

Removal Steps 1-6:

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

[[A]] PROPELLER SHAFT FLANGE YOKE AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL CONNECTION NUT





Put mating marks on the flange yoke and the differential companion flange and remove the connecting nuts.

[[B]] PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

CAUTION: If the joint assembly is bent, it may be damaged when pinching the joint boots.





Insert a rag or similar materials into the joint boots, and remove the propeller shaft assembly by aligning the front propeller shaft with the rear shaft.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

]]A[[ PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

CAUTION:

^ Do not damage the oil seal lip of the transfer.
^ The mounting bolt and nut may be loosened if oil or grease is stuck on the threads of the bolt and nut. Tighten them after degreasing the threads.
^ If the joint assembly is bent, it may be damaged when pinching the joint boots.

]]B[[ PROPELLER SHAFT FLANGE YOKE AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL CONNECTION NUT INSTALLATION
If the propeller shaft is reused, align the mating marks and install the connecting nuts.

Tightening torque: 54 ± 5 Nm (40 ± 4 ft-lb)