Drive/Propeller Shaft: Service and Repair
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OVERHAUL
1. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR BRACE CENTER
a. Remove the 4 bolts and front center brace.
2. REMOVE RR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE REAR LOWER LH
a. Remove the 2 bolts, lower member brace LH and frame spacer.
3. REMOVE RR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE REAR LOWER RH
a. Remove the 2 bolts, lower member brace RH and frame spacer.
4. SEPARATE OXYGEN SENSOR
5. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE
a. Remove the 4 bolts, nuts and 2 gaskets from the exhaust manifold.
b. Remove the exhaust pipe assy.
6. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR NO.1
a. Remove the 4 bolts and heat insulator No. 1.
7. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE CABLE HEAT INSULATOR
a. Remove the 4 bolts and heat insulator.
8. REMOVE PROPELLER W/CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSY
a. Using SST, loosen the adjusting nut until it can be turned by hand.
SST 09922-10010
HINT: Use 2 of the same type of SST.
b. Place matchmarks on the transmission companion flange and flexible coupling.
c. Remove the 3 bolts from the transmission side.
NOTICE: The bolts should not be removed from the propeller shaft side.
d. Place matchmarks on the differential companion flange and flexible coupling.
e. Remove the 3 bolts from the differential side.
NOTICE: The bolts should not be removed from the propeller shaft side.
f. Using a screwdriver, separate the flexible couplings from the transmission and differential.
NOTICE: Do not bring the screwdriver blade in direct contact with the flexible coupling's rubber portion.
HINT: If the flexible coupling cannot be easily separated by hand, insert a screwdriver into the bolt hole of the flexible coupling as shown in the illustration, then pry the coupling out.
g. Remove the 2 center support bearing set bolts and adjusting washers.
Maximum joint angle: 5°
NOTICE: When removing the set bolts, support the center support bearing by hand so that the transmission and intermediate shaft, and propeller shaft and differential, remain in a straight line.
HINT: Some vehicles are not equipped with an adjusting washer.
h. Push the rear propeller shaft straight forward to compress the propeller shaft and pull out the propeller shaft from the centering pin of the differential.
NOTICE: Press the propeller shaft straight ahead to keep the transmission and intermediate shaft aligned straight.
i. Pull the propeller shaft outward the vehicle's rear.
NOTICE: The intermediate shaft and propeller shaft should not be separated.
9. INSPECT FLEXIBLE COUPLING
a. Check for cracks in or damage to the front and rear flexible couplings.
If the flexible coupling is damaged, replace the propeller shaft assembly.
b. Inspect flexible coupling centering bushing
1. Check for damage to the bushing.
If the bushing is damaged, replace the propeller shaft assembly.
10. REMOVE FLEXIBLE COUPLING
11. REMOVE PROPELLER INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSY
a. Place matchmarks on the intermediate shaft and propeller shaft.
b. Separate the intermediate shaft and propeller shaft.
c. Remove the dust boot from the propeller shaft.
HINT: If the dust boot is reused, remove it after wrapping vinyl tape around the spline, so it will not be damaged.
12. REMOVE CENTER SUPPORT BEARING ASSY NO.1
a. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
b. Using SST and a press, remove the center support bearing assy No. 1 and dust deflector.
SST 09950-00020
13. INSPECT PROPELLER INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSY
a. Using a dial indicator, check the runout of the shaft.
Maximum runout: 0.8 mm (0.031 inch)
If the runout exceeds the maximum, replace the intermediate shaft assy.
14. INSPECT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSY
a. Using a dial indicator, check the runout of the shaft.
Maximum runout: 0.8 mm (0.031 inch)
If the runout exceeds the maximum, replace the propeller shaft assy.
15. INSPECT SPIDER BEARING
a. Check if the spider bearing rotates smoothly.
b. Check if there is any play in the spider bearing.
If necessary, replace the propeller shaft.
16. INSTALL CENTER SUPPORT BEARING ASSY NO.1
NOTICE: Be careful not to grip the propeller shaft tube too tightly in a vise as this will cause deformation.
a. Using SST and a press, install the center support bearing assy No. 1.
SST 09330-50010
b. Using SST and a press, insert a new dust deflector until it almost touches the rubber of the center support bearing assy No. 1.
SST 09608-00071, 09608-06041
c. Using SST and a press, install a new dust deflector.
SST 09330-50010
d. Using a snap ring expander, install a new snap ring.
17. INSTALL PROPELLER INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSY
a. Install the dust boot.
NOTICE: Assemble after wrapping vinyl tape around the spline so it will not damage the boot.
b. Apply grease to the spline.
Grease: Molybdenum disulphide lithium base, NLGI No.2
c. Align the matchmarks and assemble the intermediate shaft and propeller shaft.
d. Cover the adjusting nut with the dust boot.
NOTICE: The directions of the intermediate shaft companion flange and the propeller shaft companion flange should differ by 180°.
e. Tighten the adjusting nut fully by hand
18. INSTALL FLEXIBLE COUPLING
19. INSTALL PROPELLER W/CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSY
a. Apply grease to the flexible coupling centering bushings.
Grease: Molybdenum disulphide lithium base, NLGI No.2
b. Install the propeller shaft from the vehicle's rear and connect the transmission and differential
NOTICE: Support the center support bearing by hand so that the transmission and intermediate shaft, and propeller shaft and differential, remain in a straight line.
c. Temporarily install the 2 center support bearing set bolts with the adjusting washers
HINT: Use the adjusting washers which were removed
d. Align the matchmarks and connect the propeller shaft to the transmission/differential
e. Install and torque the 6 bolts, washers and nuts.
Torque: 79 Nm (805 kgf-cm, 58 ft. lbs.)
NOTICE: The bolts should be installed from the propeller shaft side.
f. If using a new propeller shaft (w/Phasemarks):
Install the propeller shaft phasemarks and differential/ transmission phasemarks so that their respective alignment phasemarks match.
If the propeller shaft phasemarks and differential/transmission phasemarks do not align, install the propeller shaft and differential alignment phasemarks as close together as possible.
g. If using a new propeller shaft (w/o Phasemarks): Install the propeller shaft.
h. Torque the 2 center support bearing set bolts.
Torque: 37 Nm (375 kgf-cm, 27 ft. lbs.)
HINT:
Adjust the center support bearing to keep the intervals as shown with the vehicle in the unladen condition.
Under the same condition, check if the center line of the center support bearing is at right angles to the shaft axial direction.
20. FULLY TIGHTEN CENTER SUPPORT BEARING ASSY NO.1
a. Using SST, tighten the adjusting nut.
SST 09922-10010
Torque: 50 Nm (515 kgf-cm, 37 ft. lbs.)
HINT: Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 34.5 cm (13.6 inch).
21. INSPECT AND ADJUST NO.2 AND NO.3 JOINT ANGLE
NOTICE: When performing operations which involve the removal and installation of the propeller shaft, always check the joint angle. Make adjustments if necessary.
a. Stabilize the propeller shaft and differential.
1. Turn the propeller shaft several times by hand to stabilize the center support bearing and flexible couplings.
2. Using a jack, raise and lower the differential to stabilize the differential mounting cushion
b. Check the No. 2 and No. 3 joint angle.
1. Using SST, measure the installation angler of the intermediate shaft and propeller shaft.
SST 09370-50010
HINT: The SST should be directly underneath the tube
2. Using SST, measure the installation angle of the differential.
SST 09370-50010
HINT: Measure the installation angle by placing the SST in the position, as shown in the illustration.
3. Calculate the No.2 joint angle
No.2 joint angle:
A - B = -1°01' ± 37'
A: Intermediate shaft installation angle
B: Propeller shaft installation angle
4. Calculate the No.3 Joint angle
No.3 joint angle:
B - C = 1°14' ± 42'
B: Propeller shaft installation angle
C: Differential installation angle
If the measured angle is not within the specification, adjust it with the center support bearing adjusting washer.
c. Adjust the No. 2 joint angle.
1. Select the proper shaft center support bearing adjusting washer for adjustment.
HINT:
^ Left and right washers should be the same thickness.
^ 2 washers should not be assembled together
22. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE CABLE HEAT INSULATOR
a. Install the heat insulator with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 inch lbs.)
23. INSTALL FRONT FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR NO.1
a. Install the heat insulator No. 1 with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 inch lbs.)
24. INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE
a. Install the exhaust pipe assy, 4 bolts, nuts and a new 2 gaskets to the exhaust manifold. Torque the bolts.
Torque: 44 Nm (450 kgf-cm, 33 ft. lbs.)
25. INSTALL OXYGEN SENSOR
a. Connect the heated oxygen sensor.
Torque: 44 Nm (450 kgf-cm, 33 ft. lbs.)
HINT: Before installing the oxygen sensor, twist the sensor wire counterclockwise 3 and 1/2 turns. After installing oxygen sensor, check that the sensor wire should not twist. If it is twisted, remove the oxygen sensor and reinstall it.
26. INSTALL RR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE REAR LOWER RH
a. Install the frame spacer and lower member brace with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 23 Nm (235 kgf-cm, 17 ft. lbs.)
27. INSTALL RR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE REAR LOWER LH
a. Install the frame spacer and lower member brace with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 23 Nm (235 kgf-cm, 17 ft. lbs.)
28. INSTALL FRONT FLOOR BRACE CENTER
a. Install the front floor center brace and torque the 2 bolts.
Torque: 20 Nm (204 kgf-cm, 15 ft. lbs.)
29. CHECK EXHAUST GAS LEAK