PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION


  1. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A017FC7E01

      Align the matchmarks on the propeller shaft flange and differential companion flange, and connect the shaft with the 4 bolts, 4 washers and 4 nuts.

    2. A017G8QE01

      Remove SST from the transaxle.

    3. Insert the yoke into the transaxle.

    4. A017G71

      Install the 4 adjusting shims and propeller shaft with center bearing, and temporarily tighten the 4 bolts.

    5. A017FC7E01

      Tighten the 4 bolts.

      Torque:
      74 N*m  { 750 kgf*cm, 54 ft.*lbf }

  2. FULLY TIGHTEN PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A017B7D

      Remove the piece of cloth from the joint.

    2. Using a hexagon wrench (6 mm), tighten the 6 bolts.

      Torque:
      26 N*m  { 265 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf }
    3. A017BGHE01

      With the vehicle unloaded, adjust the dimension between the rear side of the cover and shaft as shown in the illustration.

      (A)
      58.0 +/- 0.5 mm (2.283 +/- 0.02 in.)

    4. Under the same condition as above, adjust the front and rear dimensions between the edge surface of the center support bearing and the edge surface of the cushion respectively as shown, and then tighten the bolts.

      A017FFHE01
      Torque:
      37 N*m  { 375 kgf*cm, 27 ft.*lbf }
      (B)
      12.5 +/- 1.0 mm (0.492 +/- 0.039 in.)

    5. Check that the center line of the bracket is at the right angle in the shaft axial direction.

    6. If any vibration or noise occurs, perform joint angle check as follows and replace the adjusting shim with a proper one.


      1. Turn the propeller shaft several times by hand to stabilize the center support bearings.

      2. Using a jack, raise and lower the differential to stabilize the differential mounting cushion.

      3. Remove the transfer dynamic damper.

      4. Using SST, measure the transfer installation angle (A) and front propeller shaft installation angle (B).

        SST
        09370-50010
        No. 1 joint angle
        (A) - (B) = -1.3° to -3.3°

      5. Using SST, measure the rear propeller shaft installation angle (C) and rear differential shaft installation angle (D).

        SST
        09370-50010
        No. 2 joint angle
        (C) - (D) = 1.8° to 3.5°
        A017CTPE01

        Tech Tips

        If the measured angle is not within the specification, adjust it with the center support bearing adjusting shim.

        Center support bearing adjusting shim thickness
        Thickness mm (in.) Thickness mm (in.)
        3.2 (0.126) 11.0 (0.433)
        4.5 (0.177) 13.5 (0.531)
        6.5 (0.256) 15.5 (0.610)
        9.0 (0.354) 17.5 (0.689)

      6. Install the transfer dynamic damper.

        Torque:
        26 N*m  { 265 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf }

  3. INSPECT AND ADJUST TRANSFER OIL


    1. A017BX2E03

      Remove the No. 1 transfer case plug and gasket.

    2. Check the oil level is within 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.20 in.) below the lowest end of the hole for the No. 1 transfer case plug.

      Note


      • When changing oil, recheck the oil level after driving.

      • Excessively large or small quantity of oil may cause some trouble.

    3. When the oil level is too low, check for oil leakage.

    4. Tighten the No. 1 transfer case plug with a new gasket.

      Torque:
      49 N*m  { 500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf }