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Propeller Shaft Assembly: Installation

  1. CONNECT INTERMEDIATE SHAFT WITH REAR PROPELLER SHAFT 
    1. Align the matchmarks on the intermediate shaft rear flange and cross groove joint, then install the 2 washers and 6 bolts.
    2. Using a hexagon wrench, tighten the 6 bolts temporarily.

      HINT:

      Put a piece of cloth or equivalent into the inside of the universal joint cover.

      Fig 1: Aligning Matchmarks On Intermediate Shaft Rear Flange And Cross Groove Joint
      G01332029Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL CENTER SUPPORT BEARING TEMPORARILY 
  3. INSTALL REAR PROPELLER SHAFT 
    1. Align the matchmarks on both the flanges of the rear propeller shaft and rear differential, and connect the shaft with the 4 bolts, washers and nuts.
    2. Torque the bolts and nuts.
      1. Torque: 74 N.m (750 kgf.cm, 54 ft.lbf) 
  4. INSTALL FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT 
    1. Remove SST from the transfer.
      1. SST 09325-20010
    2. Insert the yoke into the transfer.
    3. Align the matchmarks on both the flanges of the front propeller shaft and intermediate shaft, then install and torque the 4 bolts, washers and nuts.
      1. Torque: 74 N.m (750 kgf.cm, 54 ft.lbf) 
  5. TIGHTEN CROSS GROOVE JOINT SET BOLT 
    1. Depress the brake pedal and hold it.
    2. Using a hexagon wrench, tighten the cross groove joint set bolts.
      1. Torque: 27 N.m (275 kgf.cm, 20 ft.lbf) 
  6. CHECK THAT EACH JOINT OF PROPELLER SHAFT IS FACING TO DIRECTION AS SHOWN IN BELOW ILLUSTRATION 
    Fig 2: Identifying Correct Direction Of Propeller Shaft Joints
    G01332030Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSTALL FRONT AND REAR CENTER SUPPORT BEARING 
    1. With the vehicle unloaded, adjust the dimension between the rear side of the cover and shaft, as shown in Fig 3.
      Fig 3: Adjusting Dimension Between Rear Side Of Cover And Shaft
      G01332031Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Under the same condition as (a), adjust the front and rear dimensions between edge surface of the center support bearing and the edge surface of the cushion to 11.5 -13.5 mm (0.4528 - 0.5315 in.) respectively as shown, then torque the bolts.

      Torque: 37 N.m (375 kgf.cm, 27 ft.lbf) 

    3. Check that the center line of the bracket is at the right angle in the shaft axial direction.
      Fig 4: Checking Center Line Of Bracket Is At Right Angle In Shaft Axial Direction
      G01332032Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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