PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for Long Wheelbase) REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A01BHYPE01

      Put matchmarks on both flanges.

    2. Remove the 4 nuts, bolts and washers.

      Tech Tips

      If the flange connection is hard to separate, temporarily tighten one nut only and evenly tap the flange with a brass bar and hammer to separate the propeller shaft assembly from the differential companion flange.

    3. Remove the propeller shaft assembly.

    4. A01BGHTE01

      Insert SST in the transmission to prevent oil leakage.

      Note

      Do not damage the oil seal.


      1. Use the following SST for the automatic transmission

        SST
        09325-40010

      2. Use the following SST for the manual transmission

        SST
        09325-20010

  2. INSPECT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. Visually check the propeller shaft assembly.

    2. A01BEC0

      Using a dial indicator, inspect the runout of the shaft tube.

      Runout of propeller shaft
      Shaft tube length mm (in.) Maximum runout mm (in.)
      800 (31.496) or more 0.4 (0.0157)
      Less than 800 (31.496) 0.3 (0.0118)

  3. INSPECT UNIVERSAL JOINT SPIDER ASSEMBLY


    1. Check that the spider bearing rotates smoothly.

    2. Check that there is no play in the spider bearing.

    3. A01BB8F

      Using a spring tension gauge, hang the hook of the spring tension gauge on the bolt hole of the flange yoke and measure the rotating force.

      Maximum
      1.1 N*m (11.2 kgf*cm, 9.68 in.*lbf)

      Note

      Measurement of rotating force should be done at 2 positions for each universal joint by 90° in opposite directions (flange yoke side and end yoke side). When the rotating force is less than the standard, use a thicker retainer ring. When it exceeds the standard, use a thinner one.