15-2. REMOVAL
1) Hoist car.
2) Loosen propeller shaft nuts and bolts.
3) Remove propeller shaft.
Transmission-side end of No. 1 shaft has
no flange piece; this end is splined to driving
shaft inside extension case. All you have to
do there is to pull No. 1 shaft off extension
case.
NOTE:
When withdrawing propeller shaft No. 1 from
transmission, transmission oil will not leak,
provided oil level is to specification and car is
raised horizontally in its front and rear direc-
tion. However, if only car front is hoisted, be
sure to drain transmission oil before with-
drawing propeller shaft No. 1.
Fig. 15-2
Fig. 15-3
15-3. INSTALLATION
The installing procedure is reverse of the removal
procedure. Be sure to adhere to following
instructions when installing shafts:
Flange tightening torque
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Be sure to tighten 4 nuts to the following
torque when securing companion flange to
yoke at each end of propeller shaft:
Tightening torque for
universal joint flange
bolts & nuts
Fig. 15-4
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Grease splines liberally, filling grooves with
grease.
Grease (chassis grease)
Fig. 15-5
kg-m)
(17.0 - 21.5 lb-ft)
15-3