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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION


Pre-removal and Post-installation operation
  • Engine Room Under Cover Front A, Engine Room Under Cover Center, Engine Room Under Cover Front B Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 51, Under Cover .)
  • Transfer Oil Draining and Filling (Refer to GROUP 22C, On-vehicle Service, Transfer Oil Change .)




Removal steps


1.
 Heat protector
<<A>>
 >>B<<
 2.
 Propeller shaft flange yoke and rear differential connection nut


3.
 Bolt


4.
 Insulator


5.
 Spacer
<<B>>
 >>A<<
 6.
 Propeller shaft assembly

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

<<A>> PROPELLER SHAFT FLANGE YOKE AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL CONNECTION NUT

Put mating marks on the flange yoke and the differential companion flange and remove the connecting nuts.

<<B>> PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
caution If the joint assembly is bent, it may be damaged when pinching the joint boots.

Insert a rag or similar materials into the joint boots, and remove the propeller shaft assembly by aligning the front propeller shaft with the rear shaft.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

caution
  • Do not damage the oil seal lip of the transfer.
  • The mounting bolt and nut may be loosened if oil or grease is stuck on the threads of the bolt and nut. Tighten them after degreasing the threads.
  • If the joint assembly is bent, it may be damaged when pinching the joint boots.

>>B<< PROPELLER SHAFT FLANGE YOKE AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL CONNECTION NUT INSTALLATION
If the propeller shaft is reused, align the mating marks and install the connecting nuts.
Tightening torque: 54 ± 5 N·m (40 ± 3 ft-lb)