PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 4WD) > INSTALLATION

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1. INSTALL PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 2 Joint Type)


HINT:
When replacing the spider bearing, make sure that the grease fitting assembly hole is facing in the direction shown in the illustration.


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  1. Align the matchmarks on the propeller shaft flange and differential flange.

  1. Install the propeller shaft to the differential side with the 4 bolts and 4 nuts.

    Torque:
    70 N*m{ 714 kgf*cm , 52 ft.*lbf }


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  1. Align the matchmarks on the propeller shaft flange and transfer flange.

  1. Install the propeller shaft to the transfer side with the 4 nuts.

    Torque:
    70 N*m{ 714 kgf*cm , 52 ft.*lbf }


2. MEASURE TRANSFER AND DIFFERENTIAL FLANGE ANGLE (for 3 Joint Type)

NOTICE:
  1. Perform the inspection on a level surface.
  2. Perform the inspection with the vehicle empty.
  3. Perform the inspection with all wheels on the ground.

HINT:
As the transfer and rear differential flange angles are necessary when measuring the installation angle of the propeller shaft, measure the angle of the transfer and rear differential flange before installing the propeller shaft.


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  1. Using SST, measure and record the angle of the transfer flange (A).

    SST
    09370-50010  


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  1. Using SST, measure and record the angle of the rear differential flange (B).

    SST
    09370-50010  


3. TEMPORARILY INSTALL PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 3 Joint Type)


HINT:
When replacing the spider bearing, make sure that the grease fitting assembly hole is facing in the direction shown in the illustration.


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    C158454
  1. w/o Bearing Washer:

    1. Temporarily install the center support bearing to the crossmember with the 2 mounting bolts.



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  1. w/ Bearing Washer:

    1. Temporarily install the center support bearing to the crossmember with the 2 bearing washers and 2 mounting bolts.



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  1. Align the matchmarks on the flange yoke and transfer flange.

  1. Install the propeller shaft to the transfer side with the 4 nuts.

    Torque:
    70 N*m{ 714 kgf*cm , 52 ft.*lbf }


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  1. Align the matchmarks on the flange yoke and differential flange.

  1. Install the propeller shaft to the differential side with the 4 bolts and 4 nuts.

    Torque:
    70 N*m{ 714 kgf*cm , 52 ft.*lbf }


4. TIGHTEN PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 3 Joint Type)


  1. With the vehicle empty and all 4 tires supported by a lift, or with the vehicle suspension in the full rebound position, adjust the center bearing so that dimension A (the distance from the front surface of the center bearing housing to the back surface of the intermediate shaft) is as shown in the chart below.

    HINT:
    Measure dimension A (the distance from the front surface of the center bearing housing to the back surface of the intermediate shaft) at 3 places and make adjustments so that the measured dimensions are equal.


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    Standard dimension A:

    Vehicle model
    Vehicle condition
    Dimension A
    All model
    Tires supported and vehicle empty (When using drive-on type lift)
    26.0 mm (1.024 in.)
    Full rebound position (When using 2 post lift)
    26.0 mm (1.024 in.)
  1. Check that the center line of the bracket is at right angles to the shaft axial direction.



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  1. Tighten the 2 mounting bolts.

    Torque:
    40 N*m{ 410 kgf*cm , 30 ft.*lbf }


5. INSPECT PROPELLER SHAFT JOINT ANGLE (for 3 Joint Type)

NOTICE:
  1. Perform the inspection on a level surface.
  2. Perform the inspection with the vehicle empty.
  3. Perform the inspection with all wheels on the ground.


  1. Measure the No. 1 joint angle.



    1. Using SST, measure and record the angle of the intermediate shaft (C).

      SST
      09370-50010  


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    3. Subtract the angle of the transfer flange (A) measured before installing the propeller shaft from the angle of the intermediate shaft (C) to calculate the No. 1 joint angle.

      No. 1 joint angle:
      Angle of intermediate shaft (C) - Angle of transfer flange (A)

      Measured Value (Reference):

      Intermediate Shaft Angle Measured Value (C)
      transfer Flange Angle Measured Value (A)
      No. 1 Joint Angle (Calculated Value)
      (C) - (A)
      2°30' (2.50°)
      3°45' (3.75°)
      -1°15' (-1.25°)

      HINT:
      1. Using the following chart, check if the calculated No. 1 joint angle is within the specified value.
      2. The tolerance is +/-0°60' (1.00°).

        Standard No. 1 joint angle:

        Vehicle model
        No. 1 joint angle
        USK56L-THTDKA
        0°52' +/-0°60' (0.87° +/-1.00°)
        USK56L-THTDGA
        0°52' +/-0°60' (0.87° +/-1.00°)
        USK56L-CRTSKA
        USK56L-CRTLKA
        0°52' +/-0°60' (0.87° +/-1.00°)
        USK56L-CRTSKA*2
        USK56L-CRTLKA*2
        0°52' +/-0°60' (0.87° +/-1.00°)
        USK56L-CRTSGA
        USK56L-CRTLGA
        0°52' +/-0°60' (0.87° +/-1.00°)
        USK56L-CRTSGA*2
        USK56L-CRTLGA*2
        0°52' +/-0°60' (0.87° +/-1.00°)
        USK57L-CHTSKA
        1°07' +/-0°60' (1.12° +/-1.00°)
        USK57L-CHTSGA
        1°07' +/-0°60' (1.12° +/-1.00°)
        USK56L-PSTSKA
        USK56L-PSTLKA
        0°52' +/-0°60' (0.87° +/-1.00°)
        USK56L-PSTSKA*2
        USK56L-PSTLKA*2
        0°52' +/-0°60' (0.87° +/-1.00°)
        USK56L-PSTSGA
        USK56L-PSTLGA
        0°52' +/-0°60' (0.87° +/-1.00°)
        USK56L-PSTSGA*2
        USK56L-PSTLGA*2
        0°52' +/-0°60' (0.87° +/-1.00°)
        UPK56L-CRTSKA
        0°52' +/-0°60' (0.87° +/-1.00°)
        UPK56L-CRTSKA*2
        UPK56L-PSTSKA
        0°52' +/-0°60' (0.87° +/-1.00°)
        UPK56L-PSTSKA*2
      *1: for 5 leaf spring
      *2: includes Off road package
      1. If the measured angle is not within the specification, adjust it with the bearing washer (See "Adjust Propeller Shaft Angle").


  1. Measure the No. 2 joint angle.



    1. Using SST, measure and record the angle of the propeller shaft (D).

      SST
      09370-50010  


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    2. Subtract the angle of the propeller shaft (D) from the angle of the intermediate shaft (C) to calculate the No. 2 joint angle.

      No. 2 joint angle:
      Angle of intermediate shaft (C) - Angle of propeller shaft (D)

      Measured Value (Reference):

      Intermediate Shaft Angle Measured Value (C)
      Propeller Shaft Angle Measured Value (D)
      No. 2 Joint Angle (Calculated Value)
      (C) - (D)
      2°30' (2.50°)
      5°45' (5.75°)
      -3°15' (-3.25°)


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      HINT:
      1. Using the following chart, check if the calculated No. 2 joint angle is within the specified value.
      2. The tolerance is +/-0°60' (1.00°).

        Standard No. 2 joint angle:

        Vehicle model
        No. 2 joint angle
        USK56L-THTDKA
        -3°19' +/-0°60' (-3.32° +/-1.00°)
        USK56L-THTDGA
        -3°19' +/-0°60' (-3.32° +/-1.00°)
        USK56L-CRTSKA
        USK56L-CRTLKA
        -2°23' +/-0°60' (-2.38° +/-1.00°)
        USK56L-CRTSKA*2
        USK56L-CRTLKA*2
        -2°29' +/-0°60' (-2.48° +/-1.00°)
        USK56L-CRTSGA
        USK56L-CRTLGA
        -2°23' +/-0°60' (-2.38° +/-1.00°)
        USK56L-CRTSGA*2
        USK56L-CRTLGA*2
        -2°29' +/-0°60' (-2.48° +/-1.00°)
        USK57L-CHTSKA
        -1°39' +/-0°60' (-1.65° +/-1.00°)
        USK57L-CHTGKA
        -1°39' +/-0°60' (-1.65° +/-1.00°)
        USK56L-PSTSKA
        USK56L-PSTLKA
        -2°32' +/-0°60' (-2.53° +/-1.00°)
        USK56L-PSTSKA*2
        USK56L-PSTLKA*2
        -2°29' +/-0°60' (-2.48° +/-1.00°)
        USK56L-PSTSGA
        USK56L-PSTLGA
        -2°32' +/-0°60' (-2.53° +/-1.00°)
        USK56L-PSTSGA*2
        USK56L-PSTLGA*2
        -2°29' +/-0°60' (-2.48° +/-1.00°)
        UPK56L-CRTSKA
        -2°44' +/-0°60' (-2.73° +/-1.00°)
        UPK56L-CRTSKA*2
        -2°26' +/-0°60' (-2.43° +/-1.00°)
        UPK56L-PSTSKA
        -2°19' +/-0°60' (-2.32° +/-1.00°)
        UPK56L-PSTSKA*2
        -2°35' +/-0°60' (-2.58° +/-1.00°)
      *1: for 5 leaf spring
      *2: includes Off road package
      1. If the measured angle is not within the specification, adjust it with the bearing washer (See "Adjust Propeller Shaft Angle").


  1. Measure the No. 3 joint angle.



    1. Subtract the angle of the rear differential flange (B) measured before installing the propeller shaft from the angle of the propeller shaft (D) to calculate the No. 3 joint angle.

      No. 3 joint angle:
      Angle of propeller shaft (D) - Angle of rear differential flange (B)

      Measured Value (Reference):

      Propeller Shaft Angle Measured Value (D)
      Rear Differential Flange Angle Measured Value (B)
      No. 3 Joint Angle (Calculated Value)
      (D) - (B)
      5°45' (5.75°)
      2°30' (2.50°)
      3°15' (3.25°)


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      HINT:
      1. Using the following chart, check if the calculated No. 3 joint angle is within the specified value.
      2. The tolerance is +/-0°60' (1.00°).

        Standard No. 3 joint angle:

        Vehicle model
        No. 3 joint angle
        USK56L-THTDKA
        3°22' +/-0°60' (3.37° +/-1.00°)
        USK56L-THTDGA
        3°22' +/-0°60' (3.37° +/-1.00°)
        USK56L-CRTSKA
        USK56L-CRTLKA
        2°59' +/-0°60' (2.98° +/-1.00°)
        USK56L-CRTSKA*2
        USK56L-CRTLKA*2
        3°05' +/-0°60' (3.08° +/-1.00°)
        USK56L-CRTSGA
        USK56L-CRTLGA
        2°59' +/-0°60' (2.98° +/-1.00°)
        USK56L-CRTSGA*2
        USK56L-CRTLGA*2
        3°05' +/-0°60' (3.08° +/-1.00°)
        USK57L-CHTSKA
        3°29' +/-0°60' (3.48° +/-1.00°)
        USK57L-CHTSGA
        3°29' +/-0°60' (3.48° +/-1.00°)
        USK56L-PSTSKA
        USK56L-PSTLKA
        3°38' +/-0°60' (3.63° +/-1.00°)
        USK56L-PSTSKA*2
        USK56L-PSTLKA*2
        3°35' +/-0°60' (3.58° +/-1.00°)
        USK56L-PSTSGA
        USK56L-PSTLGA
        3°38' +/-0°60' (3.63° +/-1.00°)
        USK56L-PSTSGA*2
        USK56L-PSTLGA*2
        3°35' +/-0°60' (3.58° +/-1.00°)
        UPK56L-CRTSKA
        3°49' +/-0°60' (3.82° +/-1.00°)
        UPK56L-CRTSKA*2
        3°31' +/-0°60' (3.52° +/-1.00°)
        UPK56L-PSTSKA
        3°55' +/-0°60' (3.92° +/-1.00°)
        UPK56L-PSTSKA*2
        3°41' +/-0°60' (3.68° +/-1.00°)
      *1: for 5 leaf spring
      *2: includes Off road package
      1. If the measured angle is not within the specification, adjust it with the bearing washer (See "Adjust Propeller Shaft Angle").


6. ADJUST PROPELLER SHAFT ANGLE (for 3 Joint Type)

HINT:
If the propeller shaft angle is outside the specification or there is vibration and noise, perform the propeller shaft adjustment using the following procedure.
  1. Adjust the No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 joint angle.

    1. Support the propeller shaft with a jack.

    2. Remove the 2 center bearing mounting bolts.

    3. Slowly lower the jack, and disconnect the center bearing.

    4. Select an appropriate center support bearing washer thickness from the table below, and obtain a washer set.

      Standard bearing washer thickness:
      Thickness
      2.0 mm (0.0787 in.)
      4.5 mm (0.1772 in.)
      6.5 mm (0.2559 in.)
      9.0 mm (0.3543 in.)
      11.0 mm (0.4331 in.)
      13.5 mm (0.5315 in.)

      HINT:
      1. Each set contains 2 washers.
      2. Using the washer set, perform the adjustment.
      3. As a reference when selecting a bearing washer, the angle changes as follows for every 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.) change in bearing washer thickness.

        Angle variation for every 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.) change in bearing washer thickness:
        No. 1 joint angle:
        0°04' (0.06°)
        No. 2 joint angle:
        0°07' (0.12°)
        No. 3 joint angle:
        0°04' (0.06°)


7. INSTALL TRANSFER HEAT INSULATOR


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  1. Install the heat insulator with the 3 bolts.

    Torque:
    15 N*m{ 153 kgf*cm , 11 ft.*lbf }


8. INSTALL PROPELLER SHAFT HEAT INSULATOR BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY


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  1. Install the insulator bracket with the 2 bolts.

    Torque:
    30 N*m{ 306 kgf*cm , 22 ft.*lbf }