Removal and Installation

FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT


Removal and Installation


REMOVAL
1. Remove engine undercover with a power tool.
2. If necessary, remove heat bracket.
3. Remove the three way catalyst (right bank) with a power tool. Testing and Inspection Component.





4. Put matching marks onto propeller shaft flange yoke and final drive companion flange.

CAUTION:
For matching marks, use paint. Never damage propeller shaft flange and companion flange.
5. Remove the propeller shaft fixing bolts.
6. Remove propeller shaft from the front final drive and transfer.

INSPECTION





- Check propeller shaft runout at measuring point with a dial indicator. If runout exceeds specifications, replace propeller shaft assembly. For measuring point, Front Propeller Shaft.

Propeller shaft runout limit: 0.8 mm (0.031 in)





- As shown in the figure, while fixing yoke on one side, check axial play of joint. If outside the standard, replace propeller shaft assembly.

Journal axial play: 0 mm (0 in)

- Check propeller shaft for bend and damage. If damage is detected, replace propeller shaft assembly.

CAUTION:
Never disassemble joints.

INSTALLATION
Note the following, install in the reverse order of removal.





- Align matching marks to install propeller shaft to final drive companion flange, and then tighten to specified torque. Component.

CAUTION:
Never reuse the bolts.
- After assembly, perform a driving test to check propeller shaft vibration. If vibration occurred, separate propeller shaft from final drive or transfer. Reinstall companion flange after rotating it by 90, 180, 270 degrees. Then perform driving test and check propeller shaft vibration again at each point.