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(b) Using SST and a press, insert a new dust deflector until it al-
most touches the rubber of the center support bearing.
SST 09608±12010 (09608±00070),
09608±35014 (09608±06040)
(c) Using SST and a press, install the dust deflector to the end.
SST 09330±50010
(d) Using a snap ring expander, install a new snap ring.
6. ASSEMBLE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND PROPELLER
SHAFT
(a) Install the dust boot.
NOTICE: Assemble after wrapping vinyl tape around the
spline so it will not damage the boot.
(b) Apply grease to the spline.
Grease:
Molybdenum disulphide lithium base, NLGI No.2.
(c) Align the matchmarks and assemble the intermediate shaft
and propeller shaft.
(d) Cover the adjusting nut with the dust boot.
(e) Tighten the adjusting nut fully by hand.
2JZ±GE:
1. SEPARATE PROPELLER SHAFT AND INTERMEDIATE
SHAFT
(a) Place the matchmarks on the flanges.
(b) Remove the 4 bolts, washers and nuts.
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2. REMOVE CENTER SUPPORT BEARING FROM
INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
(a) Using a hammer and chisel, loosen the staked part of the nut.
(b) Using SST to hold the flange, remove the nut.
SST 09930±00021
(c) Remove the 2 washers.
(d) Place matchmarks on the flange and intermediate shaft.
(e) Using a brass bar and hammer, remove the flange, 2 washers
and center support bearing from the intermediate shaft.
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 ON
INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
HINT: Install the center support bearing in the direction, as
shown and install the 2 washers. PR±12
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6. INSTALL FLANGE ON INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
(a) Coat the spline of the intermediate shaft with MP grease.
(b) Place the flange on the shaft and align the matchmarks.
HINT: If replacing either the center flange or intermediate
shaft, reassemble them so that the front yoke of the inter-
mediate shaft and the rear yoke of the propeller shaft are fac-
ing in the same direction.
(c) Install the 2 washers.
(d) Using SST to hold the flange, press the bearing into position
by tightening down a new nut.
SST 09330±00021
Torque: 181 NVm (1,850 kgfVcm, 134 ftVlbf)
(e) Loosen the nut.
(f) Torque the nut again.
Torque: 69 NVm (700 kgfVcm, 51 ftVlbf)
(g) Using a hammer and punch, stake the shaft.
7. INSTALL PROPELLER SHAFT
(a) Align the matchmarks on the flanges and connect the flanges
with 4 bolts, washers and nuts.
HINT: If replacing either the center flange or intermediate
shaft, reassemble them so that the front yoke of the inter-
mediate shaft and the rear yoke of the propeller shaft are fac-
ing in the same direction.
(b) Torque the 4 bolts and nuts.
Torque: 74 NVm (750 kgfVcm, 54 ftVlbf)
PROPELLER SHAFT INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL PROPELLER SHAFT
(a) Apply grease to the flexible coupling centering bushings.
Grease:
Molybdenum disulphide lithium base, NLGI No. 1 or
No. 2.
2JZ±GTE:
(a) Align the matchmarks on the flanges and connect the flanges
with the 4 nuts and washers.
(b) Torque the 4 nuts.
Torque: 56 NVm (570 kgfVcm, 41 ftVlbf)
(c) Insert the propeller shaft from the vehicle's rear and connect
the transmission and differential.
NOTICE: Support the center support bearing by hand so
that the transmission and intermediate shaft, and propel-
ler shaft and differential, remain in a straight line.
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(d) Temporarily install the center support bearing set bolts with
the adjusting washers.
HINT: Use the adjusting washers which were removed.
(e) Align the matchmarks and install the propeller shaft on the
differential with the 3 bolts, washers and nuts.
NOTICE: Bolts should be inserted from the propeller
shaft side.
Torque: 79 NVm (805 kgfVcm, 58 ftVlbf)
If using a new propeller shaft
w/ Phasemarks:
Install the propeller shaft phasemarks and differential phase-
marks so that their respective alignment phasemarks match.
If the propeller shaft phasemarks and differential phase-
marks do not align, install the propeller shaft and differential
alignment phasemarks as close together as possible.
w/o Phasemarks:
Install the propeller shaft.
(See page PR±13)
(f) Torque the 2 center support bearing set bolts.
Torque: 49 NVm (500 kgfVcm, 36 ftVlbf)
HINT: Adjust the center support bearing to keep the dimen-
sion, as shown with the vehicle in the unladen condition.
Under the same condition, check if the center line of the cen-
ter support bearing is at right angles to the shaft axial direc-
tion.
(g) Using SST, torque the adjusting nut.
SST 09922±10010
Torque: 50 NVm (515 kgfVcm, 37 ftVlbf)
HINT: Use torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 34.5 cm
(13.6 in.) PR±14
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2JZ±GE:
(a) Remove SST.
(b) Insert the propeller shaft to the transmission.
(c) Insert the propeller shaft from the vehicle's rear and connect
the transmission and differential.
NOTICE: Support the center support bearing by hand so
that the transmission and intermediate shaft, and propel-
ler shaft and differential, remain in a straight line.
(d) Temporarily install the center support bearing set bolts with
the adjusting washers.
HINT: Use the adjusting washers which were removed.
(e) Align the matchmarks and install the propeller shaft on the
differential with the 3 bolts, washers and nuts.
NOTICE: Bolts should be inserted from the propeller
shaft side.
Torque: 79 NVm (805 kgfVcm, 58 ftVlbf)
If using a new propeller shaft
w/ Phasemarks:
Install the propeller shaft phasemarks and differential phase-
marks so that their respective alignment phasemarks match.
If the propeller shaft phasemarks and differential phase-
marks do not align, install the propeller shaft and differential
alignment phasemarks as close together as possible.
w/o Phasemarks:
Install the propeller shaft.
(See page PR±13)
(f) Torque the 2 center support bearing set bolts.
Torque: 49 NVm (500 kgfVcm, 36 ftVlbf)
HINT: Adjust the center support bearing to keep the dimen-
sion, as shown with the vehicle in the unladen condition.
Under the same condition, check if the center line of the cen-
ter support bearing is at right angles to the shaft axial direc-
tion.
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2. INSPECT PROPELLER SHAFT JOINT ANGLE
(See page PR±17)
NOTICE: The joint angle should be checked when the
propeller shaft is removed and installed.
3. INSTALL CROSSMEMBER BRACE
Normal Roof:
Install the center floor crossmember brace and torque the 4
bolts.
Torque: 13 NVm (130 kgfVcm, 8 ftVlbf)
Sport Roof:
Install the center floor crossmember brace and torque the 6
bolts.
Torque: 13 NVm (130 kgfVcm, 8 ftVlbf)
4. INSTALL HEAT INSULATOR
Install the heat insulator and torque the 4 nuts.
Torque: 5.4 NVm (55 kgfVcm, 48 in.Vlbf)
5. INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE
(a) Install a new gasket.
(b) Insert the exhaust pipe.
(c) Install the exhaust pipe to the 2 exhaust pipe support rings.
(d) Install the exhaust pipe to the 2 exhaust pipe support
O±rings.
(e) Temporary install the pipe support bracket to the
transmission with 2 bolts.
(f) Install the exhaust pipe with the 2 bolts and new 2 nuts.
Torque: 58 NVm (590 kgfVcm, 43 ftVlbf)
(g) Torque the 2 bolts.
Torque: 37 NVm (380 kgfVcm, 27 ftVlbf)
6. INSTALL OXYGEN SENSOR
(a) Install the oxygen sensor with heat insulator.
NOTICE: After installing the oxygen sensor, check that
the wire is not twisted.
(b) Torque the 2 nuts.
Torque: 44 NVm (450 kgfVcm, 34 ftVlbf)
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JOINT ANGLE INSPECTION AND
ADJUSTMENT
NOTICE: When doing operations which involve the re-
moval and installation of the propeller shaft, always
check the joint. Make adjustments if necessary.
1. STABILIZE PROPELLER SHAFT AND DIFFERENTIAL
(a) Turn the propeller shaft several times by hand to stabilize the
center support bearing and flexible couplings.
(b) Using a jack, raise and lower the differential to stabilize the
differential mounting cushion.
2. CHECK JOINT ANGLE OF NO.2 JOINT AND NO.3 JOINT
(a) Using SST, measure the installation angle of the intermediate
shaft and propeller shaft.
SST 09370±50010
HINT: The SST should be directly underneath the tube.
(b) Using SST, measure the installation angle of the differential.
SST 09370±50010
HINT: Measure the installation angle by placing the SST in
the position, as shown in the illustration.
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(c) Calculate the No.2 joint angle.
No.2 joint angle:
A ± B = ±1° 09' + 36'
A: Intermediate shaft installation angle
B: Propeller shaft installation angle
(d) Calculate the No.3 joint angle.
No.3 joint angle:
B ± C = 44' + 36'
B: Propeller shaft installation angle
C: Differential installation angle
If the measured angle is not within the specification, adjust
it with the center support bearing adjusting washer, differen-
tial mount upper stopper and adjusting shim. PR±18
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