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4C±32
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
401RW053
401RW052
4. Remove bolt, nut and washer (Front axle side).
5. Remove bolt, nut and washer (Transfer side).
6. Remove front propeller shaft.
NOTE: When removing, installing or carring the front
propeller shaft, be sure to wrap a piece of cloth around the
part of the boot with which fittings may interfere so that the
boot can be protected. The boot may be damaged if
bending force is applied to the constant velocity joint of
the shaft.
401RW051
Installation
NOTE: Never install the shaft assembly backwards.
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.
1. Align the mark which was applied at removal. Install
front propeller shaft and tighten the bolts to the
specified torque.
Torque: 63 N´m (46 lb ft)
2. Install the exhaust and transfer protectors.
Constant Velocity Joint
NOTE: L J a n d B J 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.
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4C±33 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Play in Constant Velocity Joint
Position the shaft in a vise between two pieces of wood,
then secure.
Test for shaft movement by attempting to move back and
forth, and side to side.
Secure as needed.
401RW050
401RW049
Boot of Constant Velocity Joint
Check the following: boot (2) for crack, damage and
grease leakage, the boot band (1) for looseness and
damage, and both sides of the joint for gease leakage
coming from the cover press-in parts (3).
401RW048
401RW047
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4C±34
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
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±35 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Main Data and Specifications
General Specifications
Engine6VE1(3.5 L)
TransmissionA/T with TOD
ConstructionHollow steel tube with constant velocty joints.
Outside diameter40.0 mm (1.57 in)
Length597 mm (23.50 in)
Torque Specifications
401R200005
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4C±36
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Rear Propeller Shaft
Rear Propeller Shaft and Associated Parts
401R200002
Legend
(1) Bolt, Nut and Washer (Transfer Side)(2) Rear Propeller Shaft
(3) Bolt, Nut and Washer (Rear Axle Side)
Removal
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
NOTE: Apply alignment marks on the flange at the rear
propeller shaft both front and rear side.
2. Remove transfer side bolt, nut and washer (except
spline yoke type).
3. Remove rear axle side bolt, nut and washer.
4. Remove rear propeller shaft.
NOTE: Plug the hole of the transmission rear end to
prevent oil leakage (spline yoke type only).
Installation
NOTE: Never install the shaft assembly backwards.
Never insert bar between yoke lugs when tightening or re-
moving bolts.
Completely remove the dust or foreign matter from the
connecting surface of flange coupling on each end of the
propeller shaft.
1. Align the mark which is applied at removal.
2. Install rear propeller shaft and tighten the bolts to the
specified torque.
Torque: 63 N´m(46 lb ft)
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4C±37 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Slip Joint Disassembly
401RX00001
Legend
(1) Spline Yoke and Universal Joint Assembly
(2) Clamp(3) Boot
(4) Clamp
(5) Tube and Universal Joint Assembly
1. Lay the shaft horizontally on a bench and secure.
2. Indicate the original assembled position by marking
the phasing of the shaft prior to disassembly.
3. Using the flat blade of a screwdriver, pry the loose end
of the boot clamp upwards and away from the
propeller shaft boot. Be careful not to damage the
boot.4. When boot clamps becomes loose, remove by hand.
5. Repeat for the other boot clamp.
6. Remove the slip yoke assembly from the driveshaft,
by securing the boot with one hand and pulling on the
slip yoke.
7. Remove the boot from the shaft assembly.
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4C±38
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Universal Joint Disassembly
401RX00007
Legend
(1) Spline Yoke
(2) Spider
(3) Propeller Shaft Assembly
(4) Spider(5) Flange Yoke
(6) Bearing
(7) Snap Ring
(8) Flange Yoke
NOTE: Aluminum is softer than steel. Care must be
taken not to remove excessive material or damage
bearing holes.
If the vehicle has aluminum tube type propeller shaft,
flange yoke, boot kit, journal kit can be replaced. If other
parts are damaged, replace propeller shaft assembly.
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4C±39 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
1. Apply alignment marks on the yokes of the universal
joint, then remove the snap ring.
401RW024If the snap ring is stuck in position, remove paint from
the hole in the yoke or tap around the edge of the
bearing lightly with a soft drift.
401RW025
2. Set the yoke in the arbor press with a piece of tube
stock beneath it.
Place a solid plug on the upper bearing and press it
through to release the lower bearing.
401RW027
3. If the bearing will not pull out by hand after pressing,
tap the base of the lug near the bearing to dislodge it.
4. To remove the opposite bearing, turn the yoke over
and straighten the spider in the open spider hole.
Then carefully press on the end of the spider so the
remaining bearing moves straight out of the bearing
spider hole. If the spider or bearing are cocked, the
bearing will score the walls of the spider hole and ruin
it.
401RW026