Drive/Propeller Shaft: Service and Repair
Propeller Shaft Assembly Removal and InstallationReference: Propeller Shaft On-Vehicle Inspection
Removal
CAUTION:
^ Before separating each flange, give matchmark on flange and corresponding yoke.
^ Be careful not to give damage to universal joint oil seals when holding the propeller shaft by using screw driver or the like.
1) Hoist vehicle.
2) Remove floor tunnel front brace (1).
3) Remove exhaust pipe No.1 and No.2.
4) Remove heat protector panel No.1.
5) Before removing propeller shaft assembly (1), give matchmark (2) on joint flange and propeller shaft as shown.
6) Separate propeller shaft assembly from transfer output flange (3) and rear differential flange (4).
7) Remove propeller shaft by removing center support bolts (1).
Installation
CAUTION:
^ Be sure to use new center support bolts and propeller shaft front bolts precoated with friction stabilizer.
^ Be sure to use new propeller shaft rear bolts pre-coated with adhesive.
Reverse removal procedure, noting the following points:
^ Tighten new center support bolts (1) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Center support bolt (a): 45 Nm (4.6 kg-m, 33.5 lbf-ft)
^ Align matchmark (4) of each flange when installing propeller shaft.
^ Tighten propeller shaft new front bolts (1) and new rear bolts (2) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Propeller shaft front bolt (a): 26 Nm (2.7 kg-m, 19.5 lbf-ft)
Propeller shaft rear bolt (b): 33 Nm (3.4 kg-m, 24.5 lbf-ft)
Front
Rear
