Propeller Shaft: Installation
- Before installation, check the following items, and replace the propeller shaft assembly as necessary.
- Dents or cracks on the tube surface
- Splines for deformation or abnormal wear
- Unsmooth joint operation or abnormal noise
- Center bearing for free play, noise or non-smooth operation.
- Oil seals for abnormal wear or damage
- Damaged center bearing
- Apply fluid or gear oil to the oil seal lip and the propeller shaft.
Recommended fluid/oil: Refer to RECOMMENDED MATERIALS>FLUID .
- Insert the sleeve yoke into the transmission and attach center bearing to body.
Tightening torque:
52 N.m (5.3 kgf-m, 38.4 ft-lb)
- Align the alignment marks (A), and connect the yoke flange and rear differential.
Tightening torque:
31 N.m (3.2 kgf-m, 22.9 ft-lb)
- Check the propeller shaft with the propeller shaft installed to the vehicle. Refer to DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM>PROPELLER SHAFT>INSPECTION .
- Install the center exhaust cover.
Tightening torque:
18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
- Install the rear exhaust pipe.
- STI model: Refer to EXHAUST (STI)>REAR EXHAUST PIPE>INSTALLATION .
- Except for STI model: Refer to EXHAUST (EXCEPT FOR STI)>REAR EXHAUST PIPE>INSTALLATION .
- Install the center exhaust pipe.
- STI model: Refer to EXHAUST (STI)>CENTER EXHAUST PIPE>INSTALLATION .
- Except for STI model: Refer to EXHAUST (EXCEPT FOR STI)>CENTER EXHAUST PIPE>INSTALLATION .
- Lower the vehicle.