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INSTALLATION (To 8/2009): Installation

  1. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove SST from the transaxle.
      Fig 1: Remove SST From The Transaxle
      GTY283666Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly.
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to damage the oil seal.
      • Be careful not to damage the universal joint boot when installing the propeller shaft.
    3. Align the matchmarks on the rear propeller shaft and the electromagnetic control coupling assembly and install the 4 nuts and 4 No. 2 center support bearing washers.
      NOTE:

      Do not allow grease to adhere to the bolts or washers.

      Fig 2: Align the matchmarks
      GTY254632Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Matchmark
    4. Temporarily install the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly with the 4 bolts, and 4 No. 2 center support bearing washers.
      NOTE:
      • Reuse the No. 2 center support bearing washers.
      • Do not allow grease to adhere to the bolts or washers.
      Fig 3: Temporarily install the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly
      GTY279007Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Fully tighten the 4 nuts.
      Fig 4: Fully tighten the 4 nuts
      GTY275109Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 74 N*m (50 kgf*cm, 54 ft.*lbf) 

  2. FULLY TIGHTEN PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Depress the brake pedal and hold it.
    2. Remove the piece of cloth or equivalent from the universal joint.
      Fig 5: Remove the piece of cloth
      GTY270491Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using a hexagon wrench (6 mm), tighten the 6 bolts.

      Torque: 26 N*m (65 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf) 

    4. With the vehicle unloaded, adjust the dimension between the rear side of the cover and shaft as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 6: Identifying Dimension Between Rear Side Of Cover & Shaft
      GTY289443Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Length (A)

      65.5 to 70.5 mm (2.57 to 2.78 in.)

    5. With the vehicle unloaded, adjust the front and rear dimensions between the edge surface of the center support bearing and the edge surface of the cushion respectively as shown in the illustration, and then tighten the bolts.
      Fig 7: Adjust The Front And Rear Dimensions Between The Edge Surface Of The Center Support Bearing
      GTY257701Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 No. 2 Center Support Bearing Assembly (for Front Side) *2 No. 2 Center Support Bearing Assembly (for Rear Side)

      Length (A)

      11.5 to 13.5 mm (0.453 to 0.532 in.)

    6. Fully tighten the 4 bolts.

      Torque: 74 N*m (50 kgf*cm, 54 ft.*lbf) 

    7. Check that the center line of the bracket is at a right angle to the shaft axial direction.
  3. INSPECT AND ADJUST TRANSFER OIL 
    1. Inspect and adjust transfer oil. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION .
  4. INSPECT AND ADJUST JOINT ANGLE 
    1. If any vibration or noise occurs, perform joint angle check as follows and replace the No. 2 center support bearing washer 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.
        NOTE:

        Measure the joint angle when the vehicle is raised using a four-post lift or when using a pit.

      4. Using SST, measure the transfer installation angle (A) and front propeller shaft installation angle (B).
        • SST: 09370-50010 
        Fig 8: Measure The Transfer Installation Angle (A)
        GTY284581Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

        *1 No. 1 Joint Angle *2 No. 4 Joint Angle

        No. 1 joint angle

        (A) - (B) = -3.02° to -1.02°

      5. Using SST, measure the rear propeller shaft installation angle (C) and rear differential shaft installation angle (D).
        • SST: 09370-50010 

        No. 4 joint angle

        (C) - (D) = 0.81° to 2.81°

        HINT: 

        If the calculated amount is not within the specification, adjust the joint angle with the No. 2 center support bearing washer.

        NOTE:
        • Make sure to use a washer of the same thickness on both right and left sides.
        • Do not use 2 or more washers on a bolt.

        Center Support Bearing Adjusting Shim Thickness

        Thickness mm (in.) Thickness mm (in.)
        3.2 (0.126) 11.0 (0.433)
        4.5 (0.177) 13.5 (0.531)
        6.5 (0.256) 15.5 (0.610)
        9.0 (0.354) 17.5 (0.689)
      6. Install the transfer dynamic damper.

        Torque: 26 N*m (60 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf) 

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