PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [JA5AX-EL]

1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

2. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Nut Removal Note

Caution

• Do not mark with the ponch to prevent unbalance.

1. Before removing the nut, put marks on the front companion flange, tripod joint and the rear companion flange, rear universal joint yoke for proper reinstallation.

Propeller Shaft Heat Shield Installation Note

Caution

• When assembling the propeller shaft heat shield to the bearing support, narrowing the bolt hole inner diameter can lower serviceability. Align the bolt hole edge of the propeller shaft heat shield with the bolt hole inner side of the bearing support to assemble.

1. Set the propeller shaft heat shield to the bearing support.

Front side

Rear side

2. Bend the edges of the propeller shaft heat shield toward the bearing support as shown.

Propeller Shaft Installation Note

1. Align the mark made during removal, and install the propeller shaft.

Front side

2. Installing a new propeller shaft, align the differential companion flange precast marking with the tag on the propeller shaft.