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Drive Shaft / Propeller Shaft

Reassembly

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Tightening torque found on this page
REASSEMBLY PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL NO. 1 CENTER SUPPORT BEARING ASSEMBLY

(a) Set the No. 1 center support bearing on the intermediate shaft as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:

Make sure to install the bearing in the correct position.

(b) Install a new washer to the intermediate shaft.

(c) Align the matchmarks on the universal joint flange and intermediate shaft and place the flange on the shaft.

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Matchmark

(d) Using SST to hold the universal joint flange, press the No. 1 center support bearing assembly into position by tightening a new nut and washer.

SST: 09330-00021

Torque:

182 N·m {1851 kgf·cm, 134 ft·lbf}

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Turn

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Hold

(e) Loosen the nut.

(f) Tighten the nut again.

Torque:

69 N·m {701 kgf·cm, 51 ft·lbf}

(g) Using a chisel and a hammer, stake the nut.

2. INSTALL NO. 2 CENTER SUPPORT BEARING ASSEMBLY

(a) Set the No. 2 center support bearing on the intermediate shaft as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:

Make sure to install the bearing in the correct position.

(b) Install a new washer to the intermediate shaft.

(c) Align the matchmarks on the universal joint flange and intermediate shaft, and place the flange on the shaft.

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Matchmark

(d) Using SST to hold the universal joint flange, press the No. 2 center support bearing assembly into position by tightening a new nut and washer.

SST: 09330-00021

Torque:

182 N·m {1851 kgf·cm, 134 ft·lbf}

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Turn

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Hold

(e) Loosen the nut.

(f) Tighten the nut again.

Torque:

69 N·m {701 kgf·cm, 51 ft·lbf}

(g) Using a chisel and a hammer, stake the nut.

3. INSTALL INTERMEDIATE SHAFT

(a) Align the matchmarks on the intermediate shaft and rear propeller shaft, and then install 2 washers and 6 bolts.

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Matchmark

(b) Using a hexagon wrench (6 mm), tighten the 6 bolts with 2 washers temporarily.

4. INSTALL PROPELLER SHAFT

(a) Align the matchmarks on the propeller shaft and the universal joint flange.

(b) Install the propeller shaft to the front flange with the 4 bolts, 4 washers and 4 nuts.

Torque:

74 N·m {750 kgf·cm, 55 ft·lbf}

NOTICE:

  • Install the washers between the bolts and the propeller shaft.
  • Do not allow grease to adhere to the bolts, washers, or nuts.
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Matchmark

(c) Check that each joint of the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly is facing the direction shown in the illustration.

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