Removal and Installation

REAR PROPELLER SHAFT





REMOVAL





1. Move A/T select lever to N range position.
2. Put match marks on flanges and separate propeller shaft from final drive.
3. Remove exhaust tube with power tool.
4. Remove floor reinforcement.
5. Remove propeller shaft.

INSTALLATION
Companion Flange Installation





If companion flange has been removed, put new alignment marks B and C on it. Then, reassemble using the following procedure. (Perform step 4 when final drive and propeller shaft are separated from each other. Also perform step 4 when either of these parts is replaced with a new one.)





1. Erase original marks B and C from companion flange with suitable solvent.
2. Put mark B on flange perimeter.
a. Measure companion flange vertical runout.
b. Determine the position where maximum runout is read on dial gauge. Put mark (shown by B in figure) on flange perimeter corresponding to maximum runout position.





3. Put mark C on flange perimeter.
a. Measure companion flange surface runout.
b. Determine the position where maximum runout is read on dial gauge. Put mark (shown by C in figure) on flange perimeter corresponding to maximum runout position.





4. Position companion flange and propeller shaft using alignment marks A and B. Set the marks A and B as close to each other as possible. Temporarily attach bolts and nuts.
5. Press down propeller shaft with alignment mark C facing upward. Then tighten the lower nut to specified torque.
6. Tighten remaining nuts to specified torque.

Center Bearing Bracket Installation





^ Position the bearing cushion overlap as illustrated.

INSPECTION





^ Inspect propeller shaft runout. If runout exceeds specifications, replace propeller shaft assembly.
Runout limit: 0.6 mm (0.024 inch)





^ Inspect journal axial play. If the play exceeds specifications, replace propeller shaft assembly.
Journal axial play: 0 mm (0 inch)