Propeller Shaft: Installation

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INSTALL PROPELLER SHAFT
1. Apply grease to the flexible coupling centering bushings.
  Grease:
  
  Molybdenum disulphide lithium base, NLGI No. 2
  
  Fig 1: Applying Grease On Centering Bushing
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Install the propeller shaft from the vehicle's rear and connect the transmission and differential.
  NOTE: Support the center support bearing by hand so that the transmission and intermediate shaft, and propeller shaft and differential, remain in a straight line.
3. Temporarily install the 2 center support bearing set bolts with the adjusting washers.
  
  Fig 2: Installing Propeller Shaft Center Support Bearing
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  HINT:
  
  Use the adjusting washers which were removed.
4. Align the matchmarks and connect the propeller shaft to the transmission/differential.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Match Mark On Propeller Shaft
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
5. Install and torque the 3 bolts, washers and nuts.
  NOTE: The bolts should be installed from the propeller shaft side.
  
  Torque: 79 N.m (805 kgf.cm, 58 ft.lbf)
6. If using a new propeller shaft (w/Phase Marks):
  Install the propeller shaft phase marks and differential/ transmission phase marks so that their respective alignment phase marks match.
  
  If the propeller shaft phase marks and differential/transmission phase marks do not align, install the propeller shaft and differential alignment phase marks as close together as possible.
  
  Fig 4: Installing NEW Propeller Shaft With Phase Marks
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
7. If using a new propeller shaft (w/o Phase Marks):
  Install the propeller shaft.
8. Torque the 2 center support bearing set bolts.
  Torque: 37 N.m (375 kgf.cm, 27 ft.lbf)
  
  HINT:
  
  Adjust the center support bearing to keep the intervals as shown in Fig 5 with the vehicle in the unladen condition.
  
  Under the same condition, check if the center line of the center support bearing is at right angles to the shaft axial direction.
  
  Fig 5: Adjusting Center Support Bearing
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
9. Using SST, tighten the adjusting nut.
  SST 09922-10010
  
  Torque: 50 N.m (515 kgf.cm, 37 ft.lbf)
  
  HINT:
  
  Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 34.5 cm (13.6 in.).
  
  Fig 6: Tightening Adjusting Nut Using SST
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
INSPECT JOINT ANGLE (See INSPECTION )
NOTE: The joint angle should by all means be checked when the propeller shaft is removed and installed.
INSTALL 2 HEAT INSULATORS
1. Install the heat insulator and torque the 4 bolts.
  Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf)
2. Install the heat insulator and torque the 6 bolts.
  Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf)
INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
1. Connect the exhaust pipe assembly to the O-rings.
2. For 2JZ-GE Engine:
  Install the 3 bolts, nuts and 2 gaskets to the exhaust manifold. Torque the bolts.
  
  Torque: 44 N.m (450 kgf.cm, 33 ft.lbf)
3. For 3UZ-FE Engine:
  Install the 4 bolts, nuts and 2 gaskets to the exhaust manifold. Torque the bolts.
  
  Torque: 44 N.m (450 kgf.cm, 33 ft.lbf)
4. Install the front floor center brace and torque the 2 bolts.
  Torque: 7.4 N.m (75 kgf.cm, 65 in.lbf)
5. Connect the heated oxygen sensor.
  Torque: 44 N.m (450 kgf.cm, 33 ft.lbf)
  
  HINT:
  - Before installing the oxygen sensor, twist the sensor wire counterclockwise 3 and 1/2 turns.
  - After installing oxygen sensor, check that the sensor wire should not twist. If it is twisted, remove the oxygen sensor and reinstall it.