Drive/Propeller Shafts, Bearings and Joints: Service and Repair

REMOVAL





1. REMOVE FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT
a. Place matchmarks on the propeller shaft and differential flanges.
b. Remove the 4 nuts, bolts and washers.

Torque: 74 Nm (750 kgf-cm, 54 ft. lbs.)

c. Suspend the front side of the propeller shaft.
d. Place matchmarks on the propeller shaft and transfer flanges.
e. Remove the 4 nuts and washers.

Torque: 74 Nm (750 kgf-cm, 54 ft. lbs.)

f. Remove the front propeller shaft.
2. REMOVE REAR PROPELLER SHAFT





a. Place matchmarks on the propeller shaft and transfer flanges.
b. Remove the 4 nuts and washers.

Torque: 74 Nm (750 kgf-cm, 54 ft. lbs.)





c. Place matchmarks on the propeller shaft and differential flanges.
d. Remove the 4 nuts, bolts and washers.

Torque: 74 Nm (750 kgf-cm, 54 ft. lbs.)

e. Remove the rear propeller shaft.

INSPECTION





1. REMOVE SLEEVE YOKE FROM PROPELLER SHAFT
a. Place matchmarks on the sleeve yoke and shaft.
b. Pull out the sleeve yoke from the shaft.
c. Remove the dust cover from the shaft.





2. INSPECT PROPELLER SHAFT AND INTERMEDIATE SHAFTS FOR DAMAGE OR RUNOUT
Using a dial indicator, check the runout of shafts.

Maximum runout: 0.8 mm (0.031 inch)

If the shaft runout exceeds the maximum, replace the shaft.





3. INSPECT SPIDER BEARINGS

NOTICE: Be careful not to grip the propeller shaft tube too tightly in a vise as this will cause deformation.

a. Inspect the spider bearings for wear or damage.
b. Using a dial indicator, check the spider bearing axial play by turning the yoke with holding the shaft tightly. Bearing axial play: w/o double cardan joint

Maximum 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)

If necessary, replace the spider bearing.

Bearing axial play: w/double cardan joint
Maximum 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)

If necessary, replace the propeller shaft.





4. INSPECT WITH DOUBLE CARDAN JOINT PROPELLER SHAFT

HINT: Double cardan joint is used on 4WD rear propeller shafts.

a. Inspect the shaft for wear or damage.
b. Inspect the double cardan joint for wear or damage.
If any problem is found, replace the propeller shaft assembly.

5. INSERT SLEEVE YOKE INTO PROPELLER SHAFT
a. Apply grease to the propeller shaft spline and sleeve yoke sliding surface.

Grease:
Molybdenum disulfide lithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2.

b. Install the dust cover to the shaft.
c. Align the matchmarks on the yoke and propeller shaft.





HINT: When replacing the propeller shaft, install the new parts facing, as shown in the following illustration.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.