Removal And Installation

PROPELLER SHAFT

Removal and Installation


COMPONENTS











NOTE:
When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spilling.

REMOVAL

1.Put the transmission in neutral and release the parking brake.





2.Put matching marks on the rear propeller shaft flange yoke and the rear final drive companion flange as shown.

CAUTION:
For matching marks, use paint. Do not damage the rear propeller shaft flange yoke or the companion flange.
3.Remove the bolts, then remove the propeller shaft from the rear final drive and transmission.

INSPECTION






- Inspect the propeller shaft runout. If runout exceeds the limit, replace the propeller shaft assembly. General Specification.





- While holding the flange yoke on one side, check axial play of the joint as shown. If the journal axial play exceeds the specification, repair or replace the journal parts. General Specification.
- Check the propeller shaft tube for dents or cracks. If damage is detected, replace the propeller shaft assembly.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
- After installation, check for vibration by driving the vehicle. Propeller Shaft 2S1330.





- If propeller shaft assembly or final drive assembly has been replaced, connect them as follows:
- Face companion flange mark (A) of the final drive (1) upward. With the mark (A) faced upward, couple the propeller shaft and the final drive so that the matching mark (B) of the propeller shaft (2) can be positioned as closest as possible with the matching mark (C) of the final drive companion flange.
- Tighten propeller shaft and final drive bolts and nuts to specifications. .

CAUTION:
Do not reuse the bolts and nuts. Always install new ones.