Propeller Shaft Assembly: Installation

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Connect intermediate shaft with rear propeller shaft .
1. Align the matchmarks on the intermediate shaft and rear propeller shaft, then install the 3 washers and 6 bolts.
2. Using a hexagon wrench, tighten the 6 bolts temporarily.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Matchmarks & Tightening Bolts
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  NOTE: Put a piece of cloth or an equivalent into the inside of the universal joint cover.
Install intermediate shaft .
1. Remove SST from the transaxle.
  1. SST 09325-20010
2. Insert the yoke into the transaxle.
Install center support bearing temporarily .
Install propeller shaft .
1. Align the matchmarks on the propeller shaft flange and differential companion flange, and connect the shaft with the 4 bolts, washers and nuts.
2. Torque the 4 nuts.
  1. Torque: 74 N.m (750 kgf.cm, 54 ft.lbf)
Tighten cross groove joint set bolt .
1. Depress the brake pedal and hold it.
2. Using a hexagon wrench, tighten the cross groove joint set bolts.
  1. Torque: 27 N.m (275 kgf.cm, 20 ft.lbf)
Install center support bearing .
1. With the vehicle in the unladen condition, adjust the dimension between the rear side of cover and the shaft, as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 2: Displaying Adjustment Dimensions
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. With the same condition, adjust the dimension between the rear side of center bearing housing and the rear side of cushion at 11.5 - 13.5 mm (0.4528 - 0.5315 in.), as shown in the illustration below, then torque the bolts.
  1. Torque: 37 N.m (375 kgf.cm, 27 ft.lbf)
3. Check that the center line of the bracket is at right angles at the shaft axial direction.