Removal and Replacement
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
[[A]] PROPELLER SHAFT FLANGE YOKE AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL CONNECTION NUT
Put mating marks on the flange yoke and the differential companion flange and remove the connecting nuts.
[[B]] PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
CAUTION:
If the joint assembly is bent, it may be damaged when pinching the joint boots.
Insert a rag or similar materials into the joint boots, and remove the propeller shaft assembly by aligning the front propeller shaft with the rear shaft.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
]]A[[ PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
- Do not damage the oil seal lip of the transfer.
- The mounting bolt and nut may be loosened if oil or grease is stuck on the threads of the bolt and nut. Tighten them after degreasing the threads.
- If the joint assembly is bent, it may be damaged when pinching the joint boots.
]]B[[ PROPELLER SHAFT FLANGE YOKE AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL CONNECTION NUT INSTALLATION
If the propeller shaft is reused, align the mating marks and install the connecting nuts.
Tightening torque: 54± 5Nm (40± 4 ft-lb)