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PRECAUTION
Be careful not to grip the propeller shaft tube too tightly in the vise as this will cause deformation.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Use the table to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely cause
of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace these parts.
PR±9PR±10PR±9PR±12
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Trouble
Noise
Vibration
Sleeve yoke spline wornSpider bearing worn or stuckSleeve yoke spline stuckPropeller shaft imbalancePropeller shaft runoutCenter bearing wornFlexible rubber coupling
wornTransmission extension housing
rear bushing worn
Parts Name
PR±12PR±10PR±12PR±10PR±12
PR±4± PROPELLER SHAFTPRECAUTION
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PRECAUTION
Be careful not to grip the propeller shaft tube too tightly in the vise as this will cause deformation.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Use the table to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely cause
of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace these parts.
PR±9PR±9PR±12
See Page
Parts Name
Trouble
Noise
Vibration
Sleeve yoke spline wornCenter bearing wornPropeller shaft runoutPropeller shaft imbalanceSleeve yoke spline stuckSpider bearing worn or stuckFlexible rubber couplingwornTransmission extension housingrear bushing worn
PR±10PR±12PR±10PR±12PR±10PR±12
PR±4± PROPELLER SHAFTTROUBLESHOOTING
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PROPELLER SHAFT
COMPONENTS
± PROPELLER SHAFTPROPELLER SHAFTPR±5
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PR±6± PROPELLER SHAFTPROPELLER SHAFT
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PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL
1. REMOVE OXYGEN SENSOR
(a) Remove the 2 bolts.
(b) Remove the oxygen sensor and heat insulator
2. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE
(a) Remove the 2 bolts on the transmission side.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and nuts, and pipe support bracket.
(c) Remove the 2 exhaust pipe support rings.
(d) Remove the 2 exhaust pipe support O±rings.
(e) Remove the exhaust pipe.
(f) Remove the gasket.
3. REMOVE HEAT INSULATOR
Remove the 4 nuts and heat insulator.
4. REMOVE CENTER FLOOR CROSSMEMBER BRACE
Normal Roof:
Remove the 4 bolts and crossmember brace.
Sport Roof:
Remove the 6 bolts and crossmember brace.
5. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT
2JZ±GTE:
(a) Using SST, loosen the adjusting nut until it can be turned by
hand.
SST 09922±10010
HINT: Use 2 of the same type of SST.
(b) Place the matchmarks on the differential companion flange
and flexible coupling.
(c) Remove the 3 bolts inserted in the differential companion
flange.
NOTICE: The bolts inserted in the propeller shaft com-
panion flange should not be removed.
(d) Separate the flexible coupling from the differential side.
HINT: If the flexible coupling cannot be easily separated by
hand, insert a screwdriver into the bolt hole of the flexible cou-
pling, as shown in the illustration, then pry the coupling out.
NOTICE: Do not bring the screwdriver blade in direct
contact with the flexible coupling's rubber portion.
± PROPELLER SHAFTPROPELLER SHAFTPR±7
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(e) Place matchmarks on the transmission companion flange
and propeller shaft flanges.
(f) Remove the 4 washers and nuts.
(g) Remove the 2 center support bearing set bolts and the
adjusting washers.
HINT: Some vehicles are not equipped with an adjusting
washer.
NOTICE: When removing the set bolts, support the cen-
ter support bearing by hand so that the transmission and
intermediate shaft, and propeller shaft and differential,
remain in a straight line.
(h) Remove the propeller shaft from the transmission.
(i) Push the rear propeller shaft straight forward to compress the
propeller shaft and pull out the propeller shaft from the
centering pin of the differential.
NOTICE: Press the propeller shaft straight ahead to keep
the transmission and intermediate shaft aligned straight.
(j) Pull the propeller shaft out toward the vehicle's rear.
NOTICE: The intermediate shaft and propeller shaft
should not be separated.
2JZ±GE:
(a) Remove the 2 center support bearing set bolts and the
adjusting washers.
HINT: Production vehicles are not equipped with adjusting
washers.
NOTICE: When removing the set bolts, support the cen-
ter support bearing by hand so that the transmission and
intermediate shaft, and propeller shaft and differential,
remain in a straight line.
(b) Place the matchmarks on the differential companion flange
and flexible coupling.
(c) Remove the 3 bolts inserted in the differential companion
flange.
NOTICE: The bolts inserted in the propeller shaft com-
panion flange should not be removed. PR±8
± PROPELLER SHAFTPROPELLER SHAFT
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(d) Separate the flexible coupling from the differential side.
HINT: If the flexible coupling cannot be easily separated by
hand, insert a screwdriver into the bolt hole of the flexible cou-
pling, as shown in the illustration then pry the coupling out.
NOTICE: Do not bring the screwdriver blade in direct
contact with the flexible coupling's rubber portion.
(e) Pull the yoke from the transmission.
(f) Install SST in the transmission to prevent oil leakage.
SST 09325±20010 (M/T)
09325±40010 (A/T)
CENTER SUPPORT BEARING AND
FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS INSPECTION
1. INSPECT CENTER SUPPORT BEARING
wCheck for cracks in or damage to the cushion.
wCheck if the bearing turns smoothly.
If the center support bearing is damaged, worn or does not
turn smoothly, replace it.
2. INSPECT FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS
wCheck for cracks in or damage to rear flexible couplings.
If the flexible coupling is damaged, replace the propeller shaft
assembly.
3. INSPECT FLEXIBLE COUPLING CENTERING BUSHING
wCheck for damage to the bushing.
If the bushing is damaged, replace the propeller shaft assem-
bly.
± PROPELLER SHAFTPROPELLER SHAFTPR±9
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CENTER SUPPORT BEARING
REPLACEMENT
2JZ±GTE:
1. SEPARATE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND PROPELLER
SHAFT
(a) Place matchmarks on the intermediate shaft and propeller
shaft.
(b) Separate the intermediate shaft and propeller shaft.
(c) Remove the dust boot from the propeller shaft.
HINT: If the dust boot is reused, remove it after wrapping vinyl
tape around the spline, so it will not be damaged.
2. REMOVE CENTER SUPPORT BEARING
(a) Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
(b) Using SST, remove the center support bearing with dust
deflector.
SST 09950±00020
3. INSPECT RUNOUT OF INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND
PROPELLER SHAFT
Maximum runout:
0.8 mm (0.031 in.)
If the runout is greater than the maximum, replace the propel-
ler shaft assembly.
4. INSPECT SPIDER BEARING
wCheck if the spider bearing rotates smoothly.
wCheck if there is any play in the spider bearing.
If necessary, replace the propeller shaft assembly.
5. INSTALL CENTER SUPPORT BEARING
(a) Using SST and a press, install the center support bearing.
SST 09330±50010 PR±10
± PROPELLER SHAFTPROPELLER SHAFT