Propeller Shaft Assembly Removal and Installation

Propeller Shaft Assembly Removal and Installation

Propeller Shaft Joint Check

Removal

1) Hoist vehicle.
2) Before removing propeller shaft assembly, give match marks (2) on joint flange and propeller shaft as shown.
3) Separate propeller shaft assembly (1) from transfer output flange and rear differential flange.






4) Remove propeller shaft by removing center support nuts (1).

NOTE:
Dropping the propeller shaft can lead to vibration during operation of the vehicle.

Take necessary measures to prevent the propeller shaft from dropping during removal.





Installation

Propeller Shaft Inspection

Reverse removal procedure to install propeller shaft, noting the following point.

- When installing propeller shaft, align the match marks (2). Otherwise, vibration may occur during driving.
- Use the following specification to torque each bolt and nut.

Tightening torque
Propeller shaft bolt 23 Nm (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 lbf-ft)
Center support nut 50 Nm (5.1 kgf-m, 37.0 lbf-ft)