PRE-RELEASE
Propeller shaft
| Propeller shaft |
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When removing/fitting the propeller shaft, special tool DT-49035 Holder, Propeller Shaft must be used to prevent the shaft from being bent or the ties from being damaged due to being bent too forcefully. |
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During manual handling, the propeller shaft must be lifted at the front and rear sections in order to prevent the ties from being damaged due to being bent too forcefully. |
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| To remove |
| 1. |
Remove
Catalytic converter, rear, 4WD
.
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| 2. |
Mark out the positions of the mounts (A), use spray paint.
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| 3. |
Loosen the propeller shaft (A) from the differential clutch. Hold in position with the
DT-49147 Support
.
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| 4. |
Remove the shaft from the differential clutch, connect
DT-49064 Puller
to the driver's plain hole. Start by mounting and pressing out the shaft with bolt (A). If the shaft does not become loose, turn the driver a half turn, mount and continue to press with the next bolt.
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| 5. |
Remove the tool.
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| 6. |
Remove the mounts (A) and allow the propeller shaft to rest on the column jack and
DT-49035 Holder propeller shaft
.
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| 7. |
Remove the front joint (A) with
DT-49030 Removal tool
, loosen in two steps. A wooden block between the tool and flange may be needed to completely remove the joint.
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| 8. |
Lower and move away the propeller shaft.
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| To fit |
| 1. |
Clean the threads in the differential clutch flange with a M8x1.25 tap.
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| 2. |
Lift up the propeller shaft using a column jack and
DT-49035 Holder propeller shaft
.
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| 3. |
Check the circlip and O-ring on the front joint.
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| 4. |
Lubricate the splines with
90 513 210 Universal paste
and fit the front joint, press in by hand until the circlip locates.
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| 5. |
Fit the mounts, according to the previous markings (A).
Tightening torque: 20 Nm (14.7 lbf ft)
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| 6. |
Fit the propeller shaft bolts (A) to the differential clutch, use
DT-49147 Support
to hold the joint. Use new bolts and
Thread locking adhesive, Loctite 242
.
Tightening torque: 30 Nm (22.1 lbf ft)
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| 7. |
Fit
Catalytic converter, rear, 4WD
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| 8. |
Lower and move away the jack.
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| 9. |
Lower the car
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