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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
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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
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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
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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.
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4C–51 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Universal Joint Disassembly
401RW054
Legend
(1) Flange Yoke
(2) Spider with Grease Fitting(3) Snap Ring
(4) Needle Roller Bearing
(5) Grease Fitting
1. Apply alignment marks (1) on the yokes of the
universal joint, then remove snap ring.
401RS028
2. Tap out the needle roller bearing by gently striking the
shoulder of the yoke, using a mallet or a copper
hammer.
401RS006
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4C–52
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
3. Make sure of proper position for reinstallation by
applying setting marks, then remove spider with
grease fitting.
Inspection and Repair
Make necessary correction or parts replacement if wear,
damage, corrosion or any other abnormal condition is
found through inspection.
NOTE: When any part of the journal assembly (spider,
needle roller bearing, grease fitting) requires
replacement, be sure to replace the entire assembly.
Check the following parts for wear, damage, noise or any
other abnormal conditions:
1. Spider
2. Needle roller bearing
3. Yoke
4. Flange
Outside Diameter of Spider Pin
Standard: 17.00 mm (0.669 in)
Limit: 16.90 mm (0.665 in)
401RS007
Propeller Shaft Run-out
Support the ends of the propeller shaft on V-blocks (2)
and check for run-out by holding the probe of a dial
indicator (1) in contact with the center part of the shaft. If
the amount of run-out is beyond the standard value for
assembly, correct with a bench press or replace the shaft
with a new propeller shaft assembly .
Standard: 0.3 mm (0.012 in)
Limit: 0.5 mm (0.02 in)
401RS008
Play in Splines in Normal Direction of
Rotation
Check the amount of play between the sleeve yoke (1)
and the propeller shaft spline (2) in the direction of
rotation, using a pointed feeler gauge.
Standard: 0.073 – 0.156 mm (0.003 – 0.006 in)
Limit: 0.3 mm (0.012 in)
401RS009
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4C–53 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Play in Universal Joint
Limit: Less than 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
401RS010
Universal Joint Reassembly
1. Install spider to flange yoke. Be sure to install the
spider by aligning the setting marks made during
disassembly.
2. Before installing needle roller bearing, 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.
NOTE: Assemble the spider and spline yoke so that their
grease fittings are arranged on the same side.
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
1.545 mm (0.061 in): White
1.59 mm (0.063 in): Yellow
1.635 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.
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4C–54
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Reassembly
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.