Removal And Installation

REAR PROPELLER SHAFT

Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

1.Shift the transmission to the neutral position, and then release the parking brake.
2.Remove the center muffler and exhaust front tube with power tool. Removal And Installation (VQ-37VHR), Removal And Installation (VK-56VD).
3.Remove the heat insulator.





4.Put matching marks (A) on propeller shaft flange yoke and transfer companion flange.

CAUTION:
For matching marks, use paint. Never damage propeller shaft flange yoke and transfer companion flange.





5.Put matching marks (A) on propeller shaft rubber coupling and final drive companion flange.

CAUTION:
For matching marks, use paint. Never damage propeller shaft rubber coupling and final drive companion flange.
6.Loosen mounting nuts of center bearing mounting brackets (upper/lower).
NOTE:
Tighten mounting nuts temporarily.





7.Remove propeller shaft assembly fixing bolts and nuts (black arrow).

CAUTION:
Never remove the rubber coupling from the propeller shaft assembly.





8.Slightly separate the rubber coupling (1) from the final drive companion flange (2).

CAUTION:
Never damage the final drive companion flange and rubber coupling.
9.Remove propeller shaft assembly fixing bolts and nuts, and separate propeller shaft assembly from transfer companion flange.





10.Remove center bearing mounting bracket fixing nuts.

CAUTION:
- The angle (A) is third axis rubber coupling (1) forms with the final drive companion flange (2). Never bend rubber coupling above the angle (A).


A: 0 - 4�
- Never damage the grease seal (3).
- Never damage the rubber coupling.
11.Slide the propeller shaft in the vehicle forward direction slightly.
Separate the propeller shaft from the final drive companion flange.

CAUTION:
- Never bend rubber coupling above the angle that is third axis rubber coupling forms with the final drive companion flange.
- Never damage the grease seal.
- Never damage the rubber coupling.
12.Perform inspection after removal. Inspection.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.





- Align matching marks (A) to install propeller shaft flange yoke and transfer companion flange.





- Align matching marks (A) to install propeller shaft rubber coupling to final drive companion flange.

CAUTION:





- The angle (A) is third axis rubber coupling (1) forms with the final drive companion flange (2). Never bend rubber coupling above the angle (A).

- Never damage the grease seal (3).
- Never damage the rubber coupling.
- Never damage the rear oil seal of transmission.
- Never damage the rubber coupling, protect it with a shop towel or equivalent.
- Preform inspection after installation. Inspection.





- If propeller shaft or final drive has been replaced, connect them as follows:
- Install the propeller shaft (1) while aligning its matching mark (A)
with the matching mark (B) on the joint as close as possible.

CAUTION:
Never damage rubber coupling.