REAR PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 2GR-FSE): Installation

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INSTALL PROPELLER SHAFT WITH CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY
1. Apply grease to the flexible coupling centering bushings.
  Grease: Molybdenum disulphide lithium base NLGI No. 2
  
  Fig 1: Applying Grease To Flexible Coupling Centering Bushings
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2. Align the matchmarks on the transmission companion flange and flexible coupling.
3. Install and tighten the 3 bolts, 3 washers and 3 nuts.
  Torque: 79 N*m (805 kgf*cm, 58 ft.*lbf)
  
  NOTE: Be careful not to damage the flexible coupling centering bushing.
  
  HINT:
  
  The bolts should be installed from the propeller shaft side.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Bolts, Washers And Nuts
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4. Align the matchmarks on the differential companion flange and flexible coupling.
5. Install and torque the 3 bolts, 3 washers and 3 nuts.
  Torque: 79 N*m (805 kgf*cm, 58 ft.*lbf)
  
  NOTE: Be careful not to damage the flexible coupling centering bushing.
  
  HINT:
  
  The bolts should be installed from the propeller shaft side.
  
  Fig 3: Aligning Matchmarks On Differential Companion Flange And Flexible Coupling
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6. Temporarily install the 2 center support bearing set bolts with the adjusting washers.
  HINT:
  
  Use the removed adjusting washers.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Center Support Bearing Set Bolts
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FULLY TIGHTEN NO. 1 CENTER SUPPORT BEARING ASSEMBLY
1. Adjust the dimension between the edge surface of the center support bearing and the edge surface of the cushion to 11.5 to 13.5 mm (0.4528 to 0.5315 in.) respectively as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 5: Adjusting Dimension Between Edge Surface Of Center Support Bearing
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2. Check that the center line of the bracket is perpendicular to the shaft axial direction.
  
  Fig 6: Checking Center Line Of Bracket Perpendicular To Shaft Axial Direction
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3. Tighten the 2 bolts.
  Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf)
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Bolts
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4. Using SST, tighten the adjusting nut.
  SST 09922-10010
  
  Torque:
  - When not using SST 69 N*m (700 kgf*cm, 51 ft.*lbf)
  - When using SST 51 N*m (520 kgf*cm, 38 ft.*lbf)
  HINT:
  
  Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 345 mm (13.6 in.).

INSPECT AND ADJUST BOTH NO. 2 AND NO. 3 JOINT ANGLES

Stabilize the propeller shaft and differential.
1. Turn the propeller shaft several times by hand to stabilize the center support bearing.
Check both the No. 2 and No. 3 joint angles.
1. Using SST, measure the installation angle of the intermediate shaft and propeller shaft.
  SST 09370-50010
  
  HINT:
  
  The SST should be set directly on the bottom of the shaft.
  
  Fig 8: Identifying Adjusting Nut
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2. Using SST, measure the installation angle of the differential.
  
  Fig 9: Measuring Installation Angle Of Differential
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  SST 09370-50010
  
  HINT:
  
  Measure the installation angle by placing the SST in the positions shown in the illustration.
3. Calculate the No. 2 joint angle.
  No. 2 joint angle: A - B = -0°49' to -1°49'
  
  A: Intermediate shaft installation angle
  
  B: Propeller shaft installation angle
4. Calculate the No. 3 joint angle.
No. 3 joint angle: B - C = 0°70' to 2°10'

B: Propeller shaft installation angle

C: Differential installation angle

HINT:

If the measured angle is not within the specified range, adjust it with the center support bearing washers.

Adjust the No. 2 joint angle.

Select the center support bearing washers for adjustment.

Adjustment washer

ADJUSTMENT WASHER SPECIFICATION

thickness mm (in.)
2 (0.0787)
4.5 (0.1772)
6.5 (0.2559)
9.0 (0.3543)
11.0 (0.4331)

NOTE: 2 washers should be the same thickness.

INSTALL OUTSIDE AIR GUIDE PLATE RH
1. Install the outside air guide plate RH with the 4 nuts.
  Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf)
  
  Fig 10: Identifying Outside Air Guide Plate RH With 4 Nuts
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INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR
1. Install the front No. 1 floor heat insulator with the 4 nuts.
  Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf)
INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAKS

Fig 11: Identifying Front No 1 Floor Heat Insulator With 4 Nuts
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