Propeller Shaft: Installation
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- Before installation, check the following items, and replace the propeller shaft assembly as necessary.
- Dents or cracks on the tube surface
- Splines for deformation or abnormal wear
- Unsmooth joint operation or abnormal noise
- Center bearing for free play, noise or non-smooth operation.
- Oil seals for abnormal wear or damage
- Damaged center bearing
- Apply fluid or gear oil to the oil seal lip and the propeller shaft.
Recommended fluid/gear oil:
Refer to the fluids in the recommended materials section. < Ref. to FLUID , RECOMMENDED MATERIALS, Recommended Materials. >
- Insert the sleeve yoke into the transmission and attach center bearing to body.
Tightening torque:
52 N.m (5.30 kgf-m, 38.4 ft-lb)
- Align the alignment marks (A), and connect the yoke flange and rear differential.
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Tightening torque:
31 N.m (3.16 kgf-m, 22.9 ft-lb)
- Check the propeller shaft with the propeller shaft installed to the vehicle. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Propeller Shaft. >
- Install the heat shield cover.
Tightening torque:
18 N.m (1.84 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
- Install the center exhaust pipe and rear exhaust pipe.
- Lower the vehicle.