Drive/Propeller Shaft: Service and Repair

DISASSEMBLY
1. Place matching marks on flanges, then separate propeller shaft from final drive.





2. Remove propeller shaft.
- Insert plug into rear oil seal after removing rear propeller shaft.





INSPECTION
- Inspect propeller shaft runout. If runout exceeds the limit, replace propeller shaft assembly.
Runout limit: 0.6 mm (0.024 inch)





- Inspect journal axial play. If play exceeds the limit, replace propeller shaft assembly.
Journal axial play: 0.02 mm (0.0008 inch) or less

DISASSEMBLY





Center Bearing
1. Place matching marks on flanges, then separate 2nd tube from 1st tube.





2. Place matching marks on the flange and shaft.





3. Remove locking nut using Tool numbers:
Front: ST38060002 (J134311)
Rear: KV38104700 (J34311)

4. Remove companion flange using puller.





5. Remove center bearing using Tool number ST30031000 (J22912-01) and press.





Journal
1. Place matching marks on propeller shaft and flange or yoke.





2. Remove snap ring.





3. Remove pushed out journal bearing by lightly tapping yoke with a hammer, taking care not to damage journal and yoke hole.





4. Remove bearing at opposite side in above operation.
- Put marks on disassembled parts so that they can be reinstalled in their original positions.

ASSEMBLY





Center Bearing
Reverse the disassembly procedure, noting the following:
1. When installing center bearing, position the "F" mark on center bearing toward front of vehicle.
2. Apply a coat of multi-purpose lithium grease containing molybdenum disulfide to the end face of the center bearing and both sides of the washer.





3. Stake the nut. Always use new one.
4. Align match marks when assembling tubes.





Journal
1. Assemble journal bearing. Apply recommended multi-purpose grease on bearing inner surface.
- When assembling, be careful that needle bearing does not fall down.








2. Select snap ring that will provide specified play in axial direction of journal, and install them. Refer to the illustration for the available snap rings.
- Select snap rings with a difference in thickness at both sides within 0.06 mm (0.0024 inch).





3. Adjust thrust clearance between bearing and snap ring to zero by tapping yoke.





4. Check to see that journal moves smoothly and check for axial play.
Axial play: 0.02 mm (0.0008 inch) or less