Drive Shaft (Carbon Fiber)

Drive Shaft (Carbon Fiber)






Checking

^ Remove crossmember (arrows).
^ Remove rear exhaust system (arrows).
^ Remove left catalytic converter.
^ Remove heat shields over drive shaft.






^ Remove tunnel supports (arrows).






^ Use alignment fixture 3139 with adaptor 3139/2, as shown, and tighten plastic nuts.
^ Loosen drive shaft center bearing mounting bolts (to body).
^ Remove mounting bolts and shims.






^ Measure spaces -a-.
- Both spaces (left and right) must be equal.
- Thickness of shims required is determined from table.

Available shims table






CAUTION!

Part numbers are listed here for reference only. Always check with your parts supplier for the latest information.

Aligning drive shaft axially






^ Slide drive shaft back to stop together with alignment fixture.
^ Mark position of center bearing on body (arrow -A-).
^ Slide drive shaft forward together with alignment fixture.
^ Mark position of center bearing on body (arrow -B-).
^ Align drive shaft.
Center bearing must be located between two markings (arrow-C-).
^ Install mounting bolts and previously determined shims for drive shaft center bearing, and tighten.
^ Remove alignment fixture.






^ Install tunnel support.
^ Install heat shield over drive shaft.
^ Install exhaust system without tension.






^ Install cross brace.

Tightening torques