Disassembly and Assembly
REAR PROPELLER SHAFTDISASSEMBLY
Center bearing
1. Put match marks on flanges, and separate 2nd tube from 1st tube.
2. Put match marks on the flange and shaft.
3. Remove locking nut with Tool.
Tool number :ST38060002 (J34311)
4. Remove companion flange with puller.
5. Remove center bearing with Tool and press.
Tool number :ST30031000 (J22912-01)
ASSEMBLY
Center bearing
1. When installing center bearing, position the "F" mark on center bearing toward rear 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. The rock nut is tightened according to the following.
a. Using a suitable torque wrench and tighten rock nut.
294 Nm (30.0 kgf-cm, 217 ft. lbs.)
b. Loosen rock nut and tighten specified torque again.
58.5 - 107 Nm (6.0 - 10.0 kgf-cm, 44-72 ft. lbs.)
4. Stake the nut. Always use new one.
5. Align match marks when assembling tubes.