Propeller Shaft: Installation

Before installation, check the following items, and replace the propeller shaft as necessary.
- Dents or cracks on the tube surface
- Splines for deformation or abnormal wear
- Unsmooth joint operation or abnormal noise
- Bearing for looseness, unsmooth operation or noise.
- Oil seals for abnormal wear or damage
- Damaged bearing.
Apply CVTF or gear oil to the oil seal lip and the propeller shaft. Ref. to RECOMMENDED MATERIALS .
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)

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Align the alignment marks (A), and connect the flange yoke and rear differential.
Install the bolts and nuts.
Tightening torque:

31 N.m (3.2 kgf-m, 22.9 ft-lb)

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Check the propeller shaft with the propeller shaft installed to the vehicle. Ref. 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 and muffler. Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DO (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>REAR EXHAUST PIPE>INSTALLATION . Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DO (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>MUFFLER>INSTALLATION .
Lower the vehicle.