Removal and Installation
REAR PROPELLER SHAFTService Information
Do not support the rear cover (aluminum), when supporting the gear carrier with a transmission jack.
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Move the A/T select lever to N position and release the parking brake.
2. Remove the tunnel stay with power tool.
3. Remove the center muffler with power tool.
4. Loosen the center bearing mounting bracket (lower) fixing nuts with power tool.
5. Put matching marks on flange and rear propeller shaft.
CAUTION: For matching mark, use paint. Never damage the propeller shaft flange and companion flange on the rear final drive.
6. Remove the propeller shaft fixing bolts and nuts.
7. Remove the center bearing mounting bracket (lower) fixing nuts, remove the propeller shaft from the vehicle.
INSPECTION
1. Inspect propeller shaft runout. If runout exceeds specifications, replace propeller shaft assembly.
Propeller shaft runout limit: 0.6 mm (0.024 inch) or less
Propeller shaft runout measuring point (2WD models):
Propeller shaft runout measuring point (AWD models):
2. If the play exceeds specifications, replace propeller shaft assembly.
Journal axial play: 0 mm (0 inch)
INSTALLATION
1. Paying attention to following items, install in the reverse order of removal.
a. Install the propeller shaft onto the rear final drive companion flange while aligning the matching marks that are marked during removal.
b. Adjust position of the bearing cushion so as not to apply thrust play to the center bearing insulator.
c. Position the bearing cushion overlap as shown in the figure.
d. Install the center bearing bracket (upper) with its arrow mark facing forward.
e. Tighten the center bearing mounting bracket (upper) fixing nuts to specified torque.
CAUTION: Do not reuse the nuts. Always replace the nuts with a new ones.
2. If companion flange has been removed, put new alignment matching mark C on it. Then, reassemble using the following procedure.
Perform these steps when either of final drive and propeller shaft is replaced with a new one.
a. Erase original mark C from companion flange with suitable solvent.
b. Measure companion flange vertical runout.
c. Determine the position where maximum runout is read on dial gauge. Put mark (shown by C in figure) on flange perimeter corresponding to maximum runout position.
3. If the propeller shaft or final drive has been replaced, connect the propeller shaft and final drive as follows:
NOTE: Avoid damaging the rebro joint boot, protect it with a shop towel or equivalent.
^ Install the propeller shaft while aligning its matching mark A with the mark C on the joint as close as possible.
^ Tighten the joint bolts/nuts to specified torque.
CAUTION: Do not reuse the bolts, and washers. Always replace the them with new ones.
^ After installation, check the vibration by driving the vehicle. If the vibration is present, remove the propeller shaft from the final drive companion flange.
^ Turn the propeller shaft 60, 120, 180, 240 or 300 degrees and reinstall the propeller shaft to the companion flange, then measure the runout again by driving the vehicle on each angle position.