Rear propeller shaft removal

1. Component views

Rear propeller shaft (Two-piece type)

Part name

  1. Bolt
  2. Nut
  3. Nut

Tightening torque

1: 69 N・m { 7.0 kgf・m / 51 lb・ft }

2: 118 N・m { 12.0 kgf・m / 87 lb・ft }

3: 103 N・m { 10.5 kgf・m / 76 lb・ft }

Rear propeller shaft (One-piece type)

Part name

  1. Nut

Tightening torque

1: 103 N・m { 10.5 kgf・m / 76 lb・ft }

2. Preliminary and post procedures

1. Preliminary procedures

1) Raise the vehicle.

3. Cross member removal

1. Two-piece type rear propeller shaft

1) Remove the cross member from the frame.

Legend

  1. Cross member

4. Rear propeller shaft removal

Caution

  • When removing the propeller shaft from the transmission, cover the slip yoke with a cloth to prevent the oil seal contact surface from damage.

1. Two-piece type

1) Draw alignment marks on the flange yoke, flange, and parking brake drum.

Caution

  • Because the propeller shaft is adjusted to have a precise balance, always place alignment marks on each of the joints before removing or disassembling.

2) Remove the center bearing from the vehicle.

3) Remove the propeller shaft from vehicle.

Note

  • Remove in order starting from the rear of the vehicle and moving forward.

4) Install the plug to the transmission rear end hole.

To prevent oil leakage

2. One-piece type

1) Draw alignment marks on the flange yoke, flange, and parking brake drum.

Caution

  • Because the propeller shaft is adjusted to have a precise balance, always place alignment marks on each of the joints before removing or disassembling.

2) Remove the propeller shaft from vehicle.

Note

  • Remove in order starting from the rear of the vehicle and moving forward.

3) Install the plug to the transmission rear end hole.

To prevent oil leakage