Drive/Propeller Shaft: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
HINT: Pre runner is the models described.
RZN191L-TRPDKAB, RZN196L-CRPDKAB, VZN195L-CRPDKAB
1. 4WD: REMOVE FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT
a. Place matchmarks on the propeller shaft and front differential flanges.
b. Remove the 4 nuts, bolts and washers.
Torque: 74 Nm (750 kgf-cm, 54 ft. lbs.)
c. Suspend the front side of the propeller shaft.
d. Place matchmarks on the propeller shaft and transfer flanges.
e. Remove the 4 nuts and washers.
Torque: 74 Nm (750 kgf-cm, 54 ft. lbs.)
f. Remove the front propeller shaft.
2. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT (PRE RUNNER) AND REAR PROPELLER SHAFT (4WD)
a. Place matchmarks on the propeller shaft, transmission (pre runner) and transfer (4WD) flanges.
b. Remove the 4 nuts and washers.
Torque: 74 Nm (750 kgf-cm, 54 ft. lbs.)
c. Place matchmarks on the propeller shaft and rear differential flanges.
d. Remove the 4 nuts, bolts and washers.
Torque: 74 Nm (750 kgf-cm, 54 ft. lbs.)
e. 3-joint type: Remove the center support bearing 2 set bolts and 2 plates from the frame crossmember.
Torque: 36 Nm (370 kgf-cm, 27 ft. lbs.)
f. Remove the propeller shaft.
DISASSEMBLY
NOTICE: Be careful not to grip the propeller shaft tube too tightly in a vise as this will cause deformation.
1. 3-joint type: SEPARATE PROPELLER SHAFT AND INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
a. Place matchmarks on the flanges.
b. Remove the 4 nuts, bolts and washers.
c. Separate the propeller shaft and intermediate shaft.
2. 3-joint type: REMOVE FLANGE FROM INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
a. Using a chisel and hammer, loosen the staked part of the nut.
b. Using SST to hold the flange, remove the nut and spacer.
SST 09330-00021
c. Place matchmarks on the flange and shaft.
d. Using SST, remove the flange from the intermediate shaft.
SST 09950-30011 (09951-03010, 09953-03010, 09954-03010, 09955-03030, 09956-03020)
e. Remove the spacer.
3. 3-joint type: REMOVE CENTER SUPPORT BEARING FROM INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
4. REMOVE SLEEVE YOKE FROM PROPELLER SHAFT
a. Place matchmarks on the sleeve yoke and shaft.
b. Pull out the sleeve yoke from the shaft.
c. Remove the dust cover from the shaft.
INSPECTION
NOTICE: Be careful not to grip the propeller shaft tube too tightly in a vise as this will cause deformation.
1. INSPECT PROPELLER SHAFT AND INTERMEDIATE SHAFT FOR DAMAGE OR RUNOUT
a. Inspect the shafts for wear or damage.
b. Using a dial indicator, check the runout of the shafts.
Maximum runout: 0.8 mm (0.031 inch)
If the shaft runout exceeds the maximum, replace the shaft.
2. INSPECT SPIDER BEARING
a. Inspect the spider bearings for wear or damage.
b. Using a dial indicator, check the spider bearing axial play by turning the yoke while holding the shaft tightly.
Maximum bearing axial play: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
If the spider bearing axial play exceeds the maximum, replace the spider bearing. Refer to Universal Joint, Drive/Propeller Shaft; Service and Repair.
3. 3-joint type: INSPECT CENTER SUPPORT BEARING FOR WEAR OR DAMAGE
Check that the bearing turns freely.
If the bearing is damaged, worn, or does not turn freely, replace it.
4. w/ Double cardan joint propeller shaft: INSPECT WITH DOUBLE CARDAN JOINT PROPELLER SHAFT
a. Inspect the shaft for wear or damage.
b. Inspect the double cardan joint for wear or damage.
If any problem is found, replace the propeller shaft assembly.
REASSEMBLY
NOTICE: Be careful not to grip the propeller shaft tube too tightly in a vise as this will cause deformation.
HINT: When replacing the propeller shaft, install new parts facing, as shown in the illustration.
1. 3-joint type: INSTALL CENTER SUPPORT BEARING ON INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
Install the center support bearing and spacer.
HINT: Install the center support bearing with the cutout toward the rear.
2. 3-joint type: INSTALL FLANGE ON INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
a. Coat the splines of the intermediate shaft with MP grease.
b. Place the flange on the shaft and align the matchmarks.
HINT: If replacing either the center flange or intermediate shaft, reassemble them so that the front flange yoke of the intermediate shaft and the rear flange yoke of the propeller shaft are facing in the same direction.
c. Install the spacer.
d. Using SST to hold the flange, press the bearing into position by tightening down a new nut.
SST 09330-00021
Torque: 181 Nm (1,850 kgf-cm, 134 ft. lbs.)
e. Loosen the nut.
f. Torque the nut again.
Torque: 69 Nm (700 kgf-cm, 51 ft. lbs.)
g. Using a chisel and hammer, stake the nut.
3. 3-joint type: CONNECT PROPELLER SHAFT AND INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
a. Align the matchmarks on the flanges and connect the flanges with the 4 bolts, washers and nuts.
HINT: If replacing either the center flange or intermediate shaft, reassemble them so that the front flange yoke of the intermediate shaft and the rear flange yoke of the propeller shaft are facing in the same direction.
b. Torque the nuts.
Torque: 74 Nm (750 kgf-cm, 54 ft. lbs.)
4. INSERT SLEEVE YOKE INTO PROPELLER SHAFT
a. Apply grease to the propeller shaft spline and sleeve yoke sliding surface.
Grease: Molybdenum disulfide lithium base chassis grease, NLGI No. 2.
b. Install the dust cover to the shaft.
c. Align the matchmarks on the yoke and propeller shaft.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
HINT:
- Propeller shaft (pre runner) and rear propeller shaft (4WD) of 3-joint type:
Center bearing center line and the center bearing housing center line must be adjusted within 0 ± 1 mm (0 ± 0.04 inch) of each other in the vehicles front and rear direction when the vehicle is unloaded.
- Propeller shaft (pre runner) and rear propeller shaft (4WD) of 3-joint type:
When adjusting the center bearing housing center line, it should be perpendicular to the axis of front propeller shaft.
- With a grease gun, pump grease into each fitting until it begins to flow around the oil seal.
Grease:
Spiders: Lithium base chassis grease, NLGI No. 2.
Sleeve yoke and double cardan joint: Molybdenum disulfide lithium base chassis grease, NLGI No. 2.