Rear Propeller Shaft
REMOVAL
1. Jack up the vehicle and support it on the chassis stands.
2. Gear shift lever should be placed in neutral position and parking brake released.
NOTE: Apply alignment marks on the flange at the rear propeller shaft both front and rear side.
3. Remove bolt, nut and washer (Rear axle side).
4. Remove bolt, nut and washer (Transfer side).
5. Remove rear propeller shaft.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Never install the shaft assembly backwards.
1. Completely remove the black paint from the connecting surface of flange coupling on each end of propeller shaft. Clean so that no foreign matter will be caught in between.
2. Align the mark which is applied at removal .
Install rear propeller shaft and tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
Torque: 63 Nm (46 ft. lbs.)
3. After installing the propeller shaft, be sure to apply black paint (1) to exposed area (other than connecting surface) of the entire surface of flange coupling.
DISASSEMBLY
1. Apply alignment marks (1) on the sleeve yoke and tube assembly then remove sleeve yoke.
2. Remove seal.
3. Remove tube assembly.
UNIVERSAL JOINT DISASSEMBLY
1. Apply alignment marks (1) on the yokes of the universal joint, then remove snap ring.
2. Tap out the needle roller bearing by gently striking the shoulder of the yoke, using a mallet or a copper hammer.
3. Make sure of proper position for reinstallation by applying setting marks, then remove spider with grease fitting.
INSPECTION AND REPAIR
Make necessary correction or parts replacement if wear, damage, corrosion or any other abnormal condition is found through inspection.
NOTE: When any part of the journal assembly (spider, needle roller bearing, grease fitting) requires replacement, be sure to replace the entire assembly.
Check the following parts for wear, damage, noise or any other abnormal conditions:
1. Spider
2. Needle roller bearing
3. Yoke
4. Flange
OUTSIDE DIAMETER OF SPIDER PIN
Standard: 17.00 mm (0.669 inch)
Limit: 16.90 mm (0.665 inch)
PROPELLER SHAFT RUN-OUT
Support the ends of the propeller shaft on V-blocks (2) and check for run-out by holding the probe of a dial indicator(l) in contact with the center part of the shaft. If the amount of run-out is beyond the standard value for assembly, correct with a bench press or replace the shaft with a new propeller shaft assembly.
Standard: 0.3 mm (0.012 inch)
Limit: 0.5 mm (0.02 inch)
PLAY IN SPLINES IN NORMAL DIRECTION OF ROTATION
Check the amount of play between the sleeve yoke (1) and the propeller shaft spline (2) in the direction of rotation, using a pointed feeler gauge.
Standard: 0.073 - 0.156 mm (0.003 - 0.006 inch)
Limit: 0.3 mm (0.012 inch)
PLAY IN UNIVERSAL JOINT
Limit: Less than 0.1 mm (0.004 inch)
UNIVERSAL JOINT REASSEMBLY
1. Install spider to flange yoke. Be sure to install the spider by aligning the setting marks made during disassembly.
2. Before installing needle roller bearing, apply a molybdenum-disulfide grease or a multipurpose type grease NLGI No. 2 to inside of the bearing cap.
Grease Amount: Approximately 1.2 grams (0.042 oz.)
3. Using either a mallet (or copper hammer) or a press, install the needle roller bearing into the yoke so that the snap ring can be installed in its groove.
CAUTION: The needle roller bearing cannot be installed smoothly if it is set at an incorrect angle with the flange and excessive hammering will damage the needle roller bearing.
4. Align setting marks (1) and join the yokes.
NOTE: Assemble the spider and spline yoke so that their grease fittings are arranged on the same side.
5. Install snap ring.
NOTE: Discard used snap rings and install new ones. When the bearing cap is in position, select and attach a snap ring of suitable thickness so that the end play of the spider pin is held within 0.1 mm (0.004 inch) .
Snap ring thickness and identification color
1.5 mm (0.059 inch): Blue
1.545 mm (0.061 inch): White
1.59 mm (0.063 inch): Yellow
1.635 mm (0.064 inch): Green
1.68 mm (0.066 inch): Not colored
NOTE: Be sure to use snap rings of the same thickness on both sides.
REASSEMBLY
1. Discard used seal and install new one.
2. Align the alignment marks and install tube assembly to sleeve yoke.