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PROPELLER SHAFT 4A-17
Rear Propeller Shaft Assembly
401R300009
Legend
(1). Splined Yoke
(2). Journal Assembly
(3). 1st Tube Assembly
(4). Center Bearing
(5). Plain Washer
(6). Center Yoke
(7). Lock Nut
(8). 2nd Tube Assembly
(9). Flange Yoke
(10). Snap Ring
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4A-18 PROPELLER SHAFT
Disassembly
1. Disassembly the three portions of the journal assemblies.
2. Remove the splined yoke, the 1st tube assembly with cente
r
bearing, the 2nd tube assembly and the flange yoke.
3. Remove the lock nut.
4. Remove the center yoke, the plain washer the cente
r
bearing and the 1st tube assembly.
Reassembly
1. Install the center bearing on the 1st tube assembly.
Clean the bearing fitting face.
Repack the grease.
Amount of grease
required g(oz) Approx. 12 (0.42)
2. Install the plain washer and the center yoke.
3. Install the lock nut and tighten it to the specified torque.
Lock nut Torque : 118 N
m (12.0kg
m/87lb
ft)
(1) Discard the flange nut and install a new one.
(2) Stake the outer face of the flange nut against the slot in the
shaft.
4. Install the splined yoke, the 1st tube assembly with cente
r
bearing, the 2nd tube assembly and the flange yoke by
assembling the universal joint.
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PROPELLER SHAFT 4A-19
Front Propeller Shaft
Removal and Installation
RTW34AMF000301
Legend
(1) Bolt, Nut and Washer (Front Axle Side)
(2) Front Propeller Shaft
(3) Nut and Washer (Transfer Side)
401RS020
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.
3. Remove the exhaust and transfer protectors.
NOTE:
Apply alignment marks on the flange at the front propeller shaft
both front and rear side.
4. Remove bolt, nut and washer (Front axle side).
5. Remove bolt, nut and washer (Transfer side).
6. Remove front propeller shaft.
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4A-20 PROPELLER SHAFT
Installation
NOTE:
Never install the shaft assembly backwards. Completel
y
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 and nuts to the
specified torque.
Torque: 59 N
m (6.0 kg
m/43 lb ft)
2. Install the exhaust and transfer protectors.
401RS019
3. After installing the propeller shaft, be sure to apply black
paint (1) to exposed area (other than connecting surface) o
f
the entire surface of flange coupling.
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PROPELLER SHAFT 4A-21
Disassembly
401RW057
Legend
(1) Sleeve Yoke
(2) Seal
(3) Tube Assembly
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4A-22 PROPELLER SHAFT
401RW056
1. Apply alignment marks (1) on the sleeve yoke and tube
assembly then remove sleeve yoke.
2. Remove seal.
3. Remove tube assembly.
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PROPELLER SHAFT 4A-23
Universal Joint Disassembly and
Reassembly
401RW055
Legend
(1) Flange Yoke
(2) Spider
(3) Snap Ring
(4) Needle Roller Bearing
(5) Grease Fitting
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4A-24 PROPELLER SHAFT
401RS028
1. Apply alignment marks (1) on the yokes of the universal
joint, then remove snap ring.
401RS006
2. Tap out the needle roller bearing by gently striking the
shoulder of the yoke, using a mallet or a copper hammer.
3. Make sure of proper position for reinstallation by applying
setting marks, then remove spider.
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 rolle
r
bearing) requires replacement, be sure to replace the entire
assembly.
Check the following parts for wear, damage, noise or any othe
r
abnormal conditions:
1. Spider
2. Needle roller bearing
3. Yoke
4. Flange
5. Constant velocity joint
401RS007
Outside Diameter of Spider Pin
Standard: 17.00 mm (0.669 in)
Limit: 16.90 mm (0.665 in)