Drive/Propeller Shaft: Service and Repair

A: REMOVAL





NOTE:
^ Before removing propeller shaft, wrap metal parts with a cloth or rubber material.
^ In case of DOJ type, before removing propeller shaft, wrap metal parts (installed at the rubber boot of center DOJ) with a cloth or rubber material, as shown in the figure. Rubber boot may be damaged due to interference with adjacent metal parts while bending the DOJ during removal.

1. Disconnect ground terminal from battery.
2. Move select lever or gear shift lever to "N".
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Jack-up vehicle and support it with sturdy racks.
5. Remove center exhaust pipes.
6. Remove rear exhaust pipe and muffler.





7. Remove heat shield cover.





8. Remove the four bolts which hold propeller shaft to rear differential.

NOTE:
^ Put matching mark on affected parts before removal.
^ Remove all but one bolt.





9. Remove the two bolts which hold center bearing to vehicle body.





10. Remove propeller shaft from transmission.

CAUTION: Be sure not to damage oil seals and the frictional surface of sleeve yoke.

NOTE:
^ Be sure to use an empty oil can to catch oil flowing out when removing propeller shaft.
^ Be sure to plug the opening in transmission after removal of propeller shaft.





11. Install the extension cap to transmission.

NOTE: If extension cap is not available, place vinyl bag over opening and fasten with string to prevent gear oil or ATF from leaking.

B: INSTALLATION





1. Insert sleeve yoke into transmission and attach center bearing to body.
Tightening torque: 52 Nm (5.3 kgf-m, 38.3 ft. lbs.)





2. Align matching marks and connect flange yoke and rear differential.
Tightening torque: 31 Nm (3.2 kgf-m, 23.1 ft. lbs.)
3. Install heat shield cover.
4. Install center exhaust pipes.
5. Install rear exhaust pipe and muffler.