Page 4249 of 6000
4C–43 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Play in Universal Joint
Limit: Less than 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
401RS010
Constant Velocity Joint
NOTE: LJ and BJ constant velocity joints are
unremovable types. Check the joint for play and the boot
for damage, wear, and leak of grease. If abnormality is
found, replace propeller shaft as an assembly.
Play in Constant Velocity Joint
Fix the shaft in a vise throrgh pieces of wood, and try to
move the joint vertically, right and left, and back and forth
to make sure of smooth motions and no remarkable play.
401RW050
401RW049
Boot of Constant Velocity Joint
Check the boot (2) for crack, damage and grease leak,
and the boot band (1) for loosening and damage. Check
the both sides of the joint and make sure that there is no
leak of grease from the cover press-in parts(3).
401RW048
Page 4250 of 6000
4C–44
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
401RW047
Front Axle Flange Run-out
1. Set a dial gage at right angle near the outer
circumference of the flange face and check the
run-out of the flange face.
Limit: 0.15 mm (0.006 in)
401RW046
2. Set a dial gage at right angle near the inner
circumference and check the run-out of the flange.
Limit: 0.15 mm (0.006 in)
401RW045
3. If vibration is felt during the 4H AUTO drive, disconnct
the propeller shaft at the front axle. Reinstall the
propeller shaft at 60
, 120, 180, 240, and 300
and conduct test drive in each position and check if
there is vibration.
401RW044
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4C–45 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Universal Joint Reassembly
1. Install spider to flange yoke. Be sure to install the
spider by aligning the setting marks made during
disassembly.
2. Apply a molybdenum–disulfide grease or a
multi–purpose type grease NLGI No. 2 to inside of the
bearing cap.
Grease Amount: Approx. 1.2 g (0.042 oz)
401RS011
3. Using either a mallet (or copper hammer) or a press,
install the needle roller bearing into the yoke so that
the snap ring can be installed in its groove.
CAUTION: The needle roller bearing cannot be
installed smoothly if it is set at an incorrect angle
with the flange and excessive hammering will
damage the needle roller bearing.
401RS012
4. Align setting marks (1) and join the yokes.
401RS028
5. Install snap ring.
NOTE: Discard used snap rings and install new ones.
When the bearing cap is in position, select and attach a
snap ring of suitable thickness so that the end play of the
spider pin is held within 0.1 mm (0.004 in).
Snap ring thickness and Identification color
1.5 mm (0.059 in); Blue
1.53 mm (0.060 in); White
1.59 mm (0.063 in); Yellow
1.62 mm (0.064 in); Green
1.68 mm (0.066 in); Not colored
NOTE: Be sure to use snap rings of the same thickness
on both sides.
Page 4252 of 6000
4C–46
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Reassembly (Except TOD 44)
401RW057
Legend
(1) Sleeve Yoke(2) Seal
(3) Tube Assembly
1. Discard used seal and install new one.
2. Align the alignment marks and install tube assembly
to sleeve yoke.
Page 4253 of 6000
4C–47 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Main Data and Specifications
General Specifications
Engine6VE1 (3.5L)6VD1 (3.2L)4JX1 (3.0L)4JG2 (3.1L)
Transmission
M/TA/T
A/T
with
TOD
M/TA/T
A/T
with
TOD
M/TA/TM/TA/T
Construction
Hollow steel tube
with yoke and
spider type
universal joint
Hollow
steel
tube
with
consta
nt
velocity
joints
Hollow steel tube
with yoke and
spider type
universal joint
Hollow
steel
tube
with
consta
nt
velocity
joints
Hollow steel tube with yoke and
spider type universal joint
Outside
diameter40.0mm (1.57 in)
Length559mm
(22.01in)559mm
(22.01in)577mm
(22.72in)393mm
(15.47in)559mm
(22.01in)577mm
(22.72in)627mm
(24.69in)627mm
(24.69in)421mm
(16.57in)627mm
(24.69in)
Torque Specifications
E04RW021
Page 4254 of 6000
4C–48
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Rear Propeller Shaft
General Description
Since the propeller shaft is balanced carefully, welding or
any other modifications are not permitted.Alignment marks should be applied to each propeller
shaft before removal.
401RW003
Rear Propeller Shaft and Associated Parts
401RW059
Legend
(1) Bolt, Nut and Washer(2) Rear Propeller Shaft
(3) Bolt, Nut and Washer
Page 4255 of 6000
4C–49 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Removal
1. Jack up the vehicle and support it on the chassis
stands.
2. Gear shift lever should be placed in neutral position
and parking brake released.
NOTE: Apply alignment marks on the flange at the rear
propeller shaft both front and rear side.
401RS023
3. Remove bolt, nut and washer (Rear axle side).
4. Remove bolt, nut and washer (Transfer side).
5. Remove rear propeller shaft.
Installation
NOTE: Never install the shaft assembly backwards.
1. Completely remove the black paint from the
connecting surface of flange coupling on each end of
propeller shaft. Clean so that no foreign matter will be
caught in between.
2. Align the mark which is applied at removal .
Install rear propeller shaft and tighten the bolts to the
specified torque.
Torque: 63 Nꞏm (6.4 kgꞏm/46 lb ft)3. After installing the propeller shaft, be sure to apply
black paint (1) to exposed area (other than
connecting surface) of the entire surface of flange
coupling .
401RS022
Page 4256 of 6000
4C–50
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Disassembly
401RW057
Legend
(1) Sleeve Yoke(2) Seal
(3) Tube Assembly
1. Apply alignment marks (1) on the sleeve yoke and
tube assembly then remove sleeve yoke.
401RW056
2. Remove seal.
3. Remove tube assembly.