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4. REMOVE CENTER SUPPORT BEARING ASSEMBLY
NO.1
(a) Using a chisel and a hammer, loosen the staked
part of the nut.
(b) Using SST(s) to hold the front flange, remove the
nut and plate washer.
SST 09330-00021
(c) Put matchmarks on the front flange and shaft.
(d) Hold the intermediate shaft in a vise between
aluminium plates.
NOTICE:
Do not overtighten the vise.
(e) Using SST(s), remove the front flange.
SST 09950-40011 (09951-04020, 09952-04010,
09953-04030, 09954-04010, 09955-04061,
09957-04010, 09958-04011)
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the universal joint
flange.
(f) Remove the center support bearing assembly No. 1
(front) and washer.
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT SPIDER BEARING
(a) Check that the spider bearing moves smoothly by
turning the flange.
(b) Check for the looseness around the joint by strongly
moving the flange in the axial and radial directions.
HINT:
If necessary, replace the shaft.
2. INSPECT INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
(a) Using a dial gauge, check for the swing of the
intermediate shaft.
Maximum swing:
0.8 mm (0.031 in.)
NOTICE:
The dial gauge must be set at right angles to the
center of the intermediate shaft.
HINT:
If shaft swing exceeds the maximum, replace the
shaft.
F040511E01
F040512E01
F040513E01
Q007980
C053258
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(b) Using a dial gauge, check for the runout of the front
side of the intermediate shaft flange.
Maximum runout:
0.1 mm (0.004 in.)
NOTICE:
Ensure that the dial gauge is set at right angles
to the measurement surface.
(c) Set a dial gauge outside the bolt hole on the rear
side flange of the intermediate shaft, and check for
runout in the horizontal direction.
Maximum runout:
0.1 mm (0.004 in.)
NOTICE:
Ensure that the dial gauge is set at right angles
to the measurement surface.
(d) Set a dial gauge to the circumference of the
intermediate shaft flange, and check for runout in
the vertical direction.
Maximum runout:
0.1 mm (0.004 in.)
NOTICE:
Ensure that the dial gauge is set at right angles
to the measurement surface.
HINT:
If the intermediate shaft flange runout exceeds the
maximum, replace the intermediate shaft.
3. INSPECT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(a) Using a dial gauge, check for the swing of the
propeller shaft assembly.
Maximum swing:
0.8 mm (0.031 in.)
HINT:
If shaft swing exceeds the maximum, replace the
propeller shaft assembly.
NOTICE:
The dial gauge must be set at right angles to the
center of the propeller shaft.
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4. INSPECT CENTER SUPPORT BEARING ASSEMBLY
NO.1
(a) Turn the bearing by hand with applying force in the
direction of rotating. Check that the bearing turns
smoothly.
(b) Check that the seals and bracket are not cracked or
damaged.
HINT:
If the bearing is damaged, worn, or does not turn
smoothly, replace it.
5. INSPECT CENTER SUPPORT BEARING ASSEMBLY
NO.1
(a) Inspect the center support bearing assembly No. 1
(rear) following the same procedures as for the
center support bearing assembly No. 1 (front).
6. INSPECT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY REAR
(a) Using a dial gauge, check for the runout of the rear
propeller shaft assembly rear.
Maximum runout:
0.8 mm (0.031 in.)
HINT:
If the shaft runout exceeds the maximum, replace
the rear propeller shaft assembly rear.
NOTICE:
The dial gauge must be set at right angles to the
center of the propeller shaft.
REASSEMBLY
1. INSTALL CENTER SUPPORT BEARING ASSEMBLY
NO.1
(a) Set the center support bearing assembly No. 1
(front) to the intermediate shaft, as shown in the
illustration.
(b) Install a new washer to the intermediate shaft.
NOTICE:
Be sure to install the bearing in the correct
direction.
(c) Align the matchmarks on the front flange and shaft,
and place the flange on the shaft.
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(d) Using SST(s) to hold the front flange, press the
center support bearing assembly No. 1 (front) into
the position by tightening down with a new nut and
plate washer.
SST 09330-00021
Torque: 181 N*m (1,850 kgf*cm, 134 ft.*lbf)
(e) Loosen the nut.
(f) Torque the nut again.
Torque: 69 N*m (700 kgf*cm, 51 ft.*lbf)
(g) Using a chisel and a hammer, stake the nut.
2. INSTALL CENTER SUPPORT BEARING ASSEMBLY
NO.1
(a) Set the center support bearing assembly No. 1
(rear) on the shaft, as shown in the illustration.
(b) Install a new washer to the shaft.
NOTICE:
Be sure to install the bearing in the correct
direction.
(c) Align the matchmarks on the rear flange and shaft,
and place the flange on the shaft.
(d) Using SST(s) to hold the front flange, press the
center support bearing assembly No. 1 (rear) into
the position by tightening down with a new nut and
plate washer.
SST 09330-00021
Torque: 181 N*m (1,850 kgf*cm, 134 ft.*lbf)
(e) Loosen the nut.
(f) Torque the nut again.
Torque: 69 N*m (700 kgf*cm, 51 ft.*lbf)
(g) Using a chisel and a hammer, stake the nut.
3. INSTALL INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
(a) Align the matchmarks on the intermediate shaft and
rear propeller shaft assembly rear, then install the 2
washers and 6 bolts.
(b) Using a hexagon wrench (6 mm), loosely tighten the
6 bolts.
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F040524E01
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F040525E01
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4. INSTALL PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(a) Align the matchmarks on the propeller shaft
assembly flange and front flange, and connect the
shaft with the 4 bolts, washers and nuts.
Torque: 74 N*m (750 kgf*cm, 54 ft.*lbf)
(b) Check that each joint of the propeller shaft is facing
in the correct direction, as shown in the illustration
below.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL PROPELLER W/CENTER BEARING SHAFT
ASSEMBLY
(a) Align the matchmarks on the propeller shaft
assembly rear flange and differential companion
flange, and connect the shaft with the 4 bolts,
washers and nuts.
(b) Remove SST(s) from the extension housing.
(c) Insert the yoke into the extension housing.
NOTICE:
• Be careful not to damage the oil seal.
• Be careful not to damage the universal joint
boot when installing the propeller shaft.
(d) Install the 2 adjusting shims and propeller shaft w/
center bearing, and loosely tighten the 4 bolts.
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(e) Tighten the 4 nuts.
Torque: 74 N*m (750 kgf*cm, 54 ft.*lbf)
2. FULLY TIGHTEN PROPELLER W/CENTER BEARING
SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the cloth from the joint.
(b) Using a hexagon wrench (6 mm), tighten the 6 bolts.
Torque: 29 N*m (296 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf)
(c) With the vehicle unloaded, adjust the dimension
between the rear side of the cover and shaft, as
shown in the illustration.
(d) Adjust the front and rear dimensions between the
edge surface of the center support bearing and the
edge surface of the cushion to 12.5 +- 1.0 mm
(0.492 +- 0.039 in.) respectively as shown in the
illustration, then torque the bolts.
Torque: 37 N*m (375 kgf*cm, 27 ft.*lbf)
(e) Check that the center line of the bracket is at right
angles to the shaft axial direction.
(f) If any vibration or noise occurs, perform joint angle
check as follows and replace the adjusting shim with
a proper one.
(1) Turn the propeller shaft several times by hand
to stabilize the center support bearings.
(2) Using a jack, raise and lower the differential to
stabilize the differential mounting cushion.
(3) Remove the transfer dynamic damper.
(4) Using SST(s), measure the installation angle of
the transfer extension housing (A) and front
propeller shaft (B).
SST 09370-50010
No. 1 joint angle:
A minus B = -0.4
to -1.6
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(5) Using SST(s), measure the installation angle of
the rear propeller shaft (C) and rear differential
(D).
SST 09370-50010
No. 2 joint angle:
C minus D = -1.6
to -3.6
If the measured angle is not within the
specification, adjust with the center support
bearing adjusting shim.
Center support bearing adjusting shim
thickness
(g) Install the transfer dynamic damper.
Torque: 26 N*m (260 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf)
3. INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
(a) Install exhaust pipe assembly (See page EX-10).
F040924E03
Thickness mm (in.) Thickness mm (in.)
3.2 (0.126) 4.5 (0.177)
6.5 (0.256) 9.0 (0.354)
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DS–18DRIVE SHAFT – FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
DS
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft assembly
with ATF.
(b) Align the shaft splines and install the drive shaft
assembly with a brass bar and hammer.
NOTICE:
• Set the snap ring with the opening side facing
down.
• Be careful not to damage the drive shaft dust
cover, boot and oil seal.
• Move the drive shaft assembly while keeping
it level.
2. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for
2WD)
(a) Using a screwdriver, install a new bearing bracket
hole snap ring.
NOTICE:
Do not damage the oil seal and boot.
(b) Install the bolt.
Torque: 32 N*m (330 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf)
3. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for
4WD)
HINT:
Install the RH side using the same procedures as for the
LH side.
NOTICE:
• Set the snap ring with the opening side facing
downward.
• Be careful not to damage the transaxle case oil
seal, inboard joint boot and drive shaft dust cover.
4. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Install the drive shaft assembly LH to the front axle
assembly LH.
NOTICE:
• Be careful not to damage the outboard joint
boot.
• Be careful not to damage the speed sensor
rotor.
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