Drive/Propeller Shaft: Service and Repair

PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

COMPONENTS (Part 1):

COMPONENTS (Part 2):

COMPONENTS (Part 3):

COMPONENTS (Part 4):

REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the exhaust pipe.

2. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR NO. 1 HEAT INSULATOR
(a) Remove the 4 nuts and heat insulator.

3. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT HEAT INSULATOR
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and propeller shaft heat insulator.

4. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(a) Using SST, loosen the adjusting nut until it can be turned by hand.
SST 09922-10010

HINT: Use 2 of the same SST.

(b) Put matchmarks on the transmission companion flange, flexible coupling and intermediate shaft.
(c) Remove the 3 bolts, 3 washers and 3 nuts.

NOTICE: The propeller shaft and flexible coupling should not be separated.

(d) Put matchmarks on the differential companion flange, flexible coupling and propeller shaft.
(e) Remove the 3 bolts, 3 washers and 3 nuts.

NOTICE: The propeller shaft and flexible coupling should not be separated.

(f) Remove the 2 bolts and 2 adjusting washers.

HINT: Some vehicles are not equipped with the adjusting washers.

(g) 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.

HINT: If it is difficult to separate the flange from the flexible coupling, pry it using a screwdriver.

(h) Pull the propeller shaft outward from the vehicle's rear.

NOTICE: The intermediate shaft and propeller shaft should not be separated.

DISASSEMBLY

1. REMOVE PROPELLER INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
(a) Put matchmarks on the intermediate shaft and propeller shaft.
(b) Separate the intermediate shaft and propeller shaft.

NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the spline.

(c) Remove the adjusting nut from the intermediate shaft.

(d) Remove the dust boot from the propeller shaft.

HINT: If the dust boot is to be reused, remove it after wrapping vinyl tape around the spline, so it will not be damaged.

2. REMOVE NO. 1 CENTER SUPPORT BEARING ASSEMBLY
(a) Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.

(b) Using SST and a press, press out the center support bearing and No. 2 dust deflector.
SST 09950-00020

(c) Using SST and a press, press out the No. 1 dust deflector.
SST 09950-00020

INSPECTION
1. INSPECT FLEXIBLE COUPLING
(a) Check the front and rear flexible couplings for cracks or damage.

(b) Inspect the flexible coupling centering bushing.

HINT: If the bushing is damaged, replace the propeller shaft assembly.

2. INSPECT PROPELLER INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
(a) Using a dial indicator, measure the runout of the intermediate shaft.
Maximum runout: 0.8 mm (0.031 in.)

NOTICE: The dial indicator must be set at a right angle to the center of the intermediate shaft.

If the shaft runout exceeds the maximum, replace the intermediate shaft.
3. INSPECT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(a) Using a dial indicator, measure the runout of the propeller shaft.
Maximum runout: 0.8 mm (0.031 in.)

NOTICE: The dial indicator must be set at a right angle to the center of the propeller shaft.

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

4. INSPECT UNIVERSAL JOINT SPIDER ASSEMBLY
(a) Check that the spider bearing rotates smoothly.
(b) Check that there is no play in the spider bearing.
If necessary, replace the propeller shaft.
5. INSPECT NO. 1 CENTER SUPPORT BEARING ASSEMBLY
(a) Turn the center support bearing by hand in the rotating direction.

(b) Check that the center support bearing turns smoothly, and check that the seals are not cracked or damaged.
If the center support bearing is damaged or worn, or does not turn smoothly, replace it.

REASSEMBLY
1. INSTALL NO. 1 CENTER SUPPORT BEARING ASSEMBLY

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

(a) Using SST, install a new No. 1 dust deflector.
SST 09506-35010, 09316-60011 (09316-00011), 09950-40011 (09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04030, 09954-04030, 09955-04021, 09958-04011)

NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the dust deflector.

(b) Using SST, install the No. 1 center support bearing assembly.
SST 09950-40011 (09951-04020, 09953-04030), 09330-50010, 09950-00020, 09950-50013 (09952-05010, 09955-05040)

NOTICE: Be sure to install the bearing in the correct direction.

(c) Using SST, insert a new No. 2 dust deflector until it almost touches the rubber of the No. 1 center support bearing assembly.
SST 09950-40011 (09951-04020, 09953-04030), 09330-50010, 09950-00020, 09950-50013 (09952-05010, 09955-05040)

NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the No. 2 dust deflector.

(d) Using a snap ring expander, install a new snap ring.

2. INSTALL PROPELLER INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
(a) Install the dust boot.

NOTICE: Assemble the propeller intermediate shaft assembly after wrapping vinyl tape around the spline so that 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) Temporarily tighten the adjusting nut by hand.

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(a) Apply grease to the flexible coupling centering bushings.
Grease: Molybdenum disulphide lithium base NLGI No. 2

(b) Align the matchmarks on the transmission companion flange and flexible coupling.
(c) Install and tighten the 3 bolts, 3 washers and 3 nuts.
Torque: 79 N*m (805 kgf*cm, 58 ft.*lbf)

HINT: The bolts should be installed from the propeller shaft side.

NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the flexible coupling centering bush.

(d) Align the matchmarks on the differential companion flange and flexible coupling.
(e) Install the 3 bolts, 3 washers and 3 nuts.
Torque: 79 N*m (805 kgf*cm, 58 ft.*lbf)

HINT: The bolts should be installed from the propeller shaft side.

NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the flexible coupling centering bush.

(f) Temporarily install the 2 bolts with the adjusting washers.

HINT: Use the adjusting washers which were removed.

2. TIGHTEN NO. 1 CENTER SUPPORT BEARING ASSEMBLY
(a) Adjust the dimension between the edge surface of the center support bearing and the edge surface of the cushion to 11.5 to 13.5 mm (0.452 to 0.531 in.) as shown in the illustration.

(b) Check that the center line of the bracket is at a right angle to the shaft axial direction.

(d) Using SST, tighten the adjusting nut.
SST 09922-10010
Torque: 69 N*m (700 kgf*cm, 51 ft.*lbf)

HINT: Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 34.5 cm (13.6 in.).

3. INSPECT AND ADJUST NO. 2 AND NO. 3 JOINT ANGLE (for Long Body)
(a) Stabilize the propeller shaft and differential.
(1) Turn the propeller shaft several times by hand to stabilize the center support bearing.
(b) Check the No. 2 and No. 3 joint angles.
(1) Using SST, measure the installation angle of the intermediate shaft and propeller shaft.
SST 09370-50010

HINT: SST should be set directly underneath the shaft.

(2) Using SST, measure the installation angle of the differential.
SST 09370-50010

HINT: Measure the installation angle by placing SST in the positions shown in the illustration.

(3) Calculate the No. 2 joint angle.
No. 2 joint angle: A - B = 0°28' to 1°22'
A: Intermediate shaft installation angle
B: Propeller shaft installation angle
(4) Calculate the No. 3 joint angle.
No. 3 joint angle: B - C = 1°29' to 2°23'
B: Propeller shaft installation angle
C: Differential installation angle
If the measured angle is not within the specified range, adjust it with the center support bearing washers.
(c) Adjust the No. 2 joint angle.
(1) Select an appropriate center support bearing washer thickness from the table, and obtain a washer set.

Standard Adjustment Washer:

NOTICE:
^ Each set contains 2 washers.
^ Using the washer set, perform the adjustment.

4. INSPECT AND ADJUST NO. 2 AND NO. 3 JOINT ANGLE (for Standard Body)
(a) Stabilize the propeller shaft and differential.
(1) Turn the propeller shaft several times by hand to stabilize the center support bearing.
(b) Check the No. 2 and No. 3 joint angles.
(1) Using SST, measure the installation angle of the intermediate shaft and propeller shaft.
SST 09370-50010

HINT: SST should be set directly underneath the shaft.

(2) Using SST, measure the installation angle of the differential.
SST 09370-50010

HINT: Measure the installation angle by placing SST in the positions shown in the illustration.

(3) Calculate the No. 2 joint angle.
No. 2 joint angle: A - B = 0°26' to 1°20'
A: Intermediate shaft installation angle
B: Propeller shaft installation angle
(4) Calculate the No. 3 joint angle.
No. 3 joint angle: B - C = 1°40' to 2°34'
B: Propeller shaft installation angle
C: Differential installation angle
If the measured angle is not within the specified range, adjust it with the center support bearing washers.
(c) Adjust the No. 2 joint angle.
(1) Select an appropriate center support bearing washer thickness from the table, and obtain a washer set.

Standard adjustment washer:

NOTICE:
^ Each set contains 2 washers.
^ Using the washer set, perform the adjustment.

5. INSTALL PROPELLER SHAFT HEAT INSULATOR
(a) Install the propeller shaft heat insulator with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf)

6. INSTALL FRONT FLOOR NO. 1 HEAT INSULATOR
(a) Install the heat insulator with the 4 nuts.
Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 ft.*lbf)
7. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the front exhaust pipe.
8. INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK