PROPELLER SHAFT

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PROPELLER
SHAFT
CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 SPECIAL TOOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 PROPELLER SHAFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

LUBRICANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
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GENERAL INFORMATION
A two-joint propeller shaft was used for both the front and rear.
Rear propeller shaft is equipped with a carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) tube.
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
Items Standard value Limit
Propeller shaft runout mm - 0.5
Clearance between rear propeller shaft tube end and shaft mm 0.2 - 0.5 -
Clearance of snap ring groove mm 0 - 0.06 -

LUBRICANT
Items Specified lubricant Quantity
Propeller shaft sleeve yoke Hypoid gear oil SAE 75W- 90 or 75W- 85W or 80W As required
conforming to API GL- 4

SPECIAL TOOL
Tool Number Name Use
MB990840 Universal joint re- Disassembly and reassembly of the universal
mover and installer joint

PROPELLER SHAFT
Caution
Observe the following precautions, as the rear propeller shaft uses a carbon fiber-reinforced plastic
(CFRP) tube.
1. If a scratch is found on the propeller shaft tube, check that the tube is damaged by using
a dye penetrant method.
2. If the tube is cracked, chipped or bent, replace the propeller shaft.
3. Be careful not to impact or damage the tube.
4. If the propeller shaft has been dropped accidentally, replace it.

5. In order to prevent damage, wrap a rubber sheet

thicker than 10 mm or a special rubber sheet (parts
No.: MR534563 - for short wheel base/parts No.:
Rubber sheet MR534564 - for long wheelbase) around the propeller
shaft tube during the operation.
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6. Replace the propeller shaft if cracks or peelings are
Sealed part Sealed part found at the sealed part.
7. It is recommended that a defective propeller shaft
should be buried in the earth. Toxic material never
CFRP tube leaks from the buried propeller shaft tube.

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Pre-removal Operation Post-installation Operation
Wrap the rubber sheet around the rear propeller shaft D Remove the the rubber sheet, which is wrapped
(prior to the removal) around the rear CFRP propeller shaft, and then
visually check for any cracks.
(After installation of the rear CFRP propeller shaft)
D Transfer Gear Oil Supplying
(After the front propeller shaft installation)
(M/T: Refer to GROUP 22 - On-vehicle Service.)
(A/T: Refer to GROUP 23 - On-vehicle Service.)

Gear Oil: Hypoid gear oil SAE 75W- 90 or 60±10 N×m

75W- 85W or 80W conforming to API GL - 4
2

60±10 N×m

AA" "BA 1. Front propeller shaft assembly

AB" "AA 2. Rear propeller shaft assembly
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REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

AA" FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
1. Set the transfer shift lever to “2H” range.
2. Drain the transfer gear oil.
(M/T: Refer to GROUP 22 - On-vehicle Service.)
(A/T: Refer to GROUP 23 - On-vehicle Service.)
3. Make mating marks on the differential companion flange
and flange yoke.

Joint boot 4. Wrap a rag around the joint boot, and then remove the
front propeller shaft assembly.
Caution
When removing the propeller shaft, be careful not
to damage the joint boot by pinching it.
5. Cover the transfer to prevent the entrance of foreign
material.
Rag
Propeller shaft
Joint assembly (BJ)

AB" REAR PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL
1. Ensure that the rear propeller shaft assembly is wrapped
Rubber sheet by the rubber sheet.
Caution
In order to prevent damage, make sure that the rubber
sheet is wrapped around the carbon fiber-reinforced
resin tube of the rear propeller shaft during the
operation.
2. Make mating marks on the differential companion flange
and the BJ assembly outer race.
Joint boots 3. Wrap a rag around the joint boot, and then remove the
rear propeller shaft assembly.
Caution
(1) When removing the propeller shaft, be careful not
to damage the joint boot by pinching it.

Rag
Propeller
shaft Joint assembly
(BJ)

(2) The air breather is located at the rear end of the

rear propeller shaft. Be careful not to drop the
Air breather air breather into the BJ.
(3) Be careful not to impact or damage the propeller
shaft.
(4) If the propeller shaft has been dropped
accidentally, replace it.
4. Cover the transfer to prevent the entrance of foreign
material.
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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
"AA REAR PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY
INSTALLATION
Rubber sheet
Ensure that the rubber sheet is wrapped around the rear
propeller shaft assembly.
Caution
In order to prevent damage, make sure that the rubber
sheet is wrapped around the carbon fiber-reinforced resin
tube of the rear propeller shaft during the operation. Also,
do not impact or damage the rear propeller shaft.
(1) When reusing the propeller shaft, align the mating marks
Differential
Propeller shaft companion and install the propeller shaft.
assembly flange (2) When the rear propeller shaft assembly is installed,
position it so that the marking on the propeller shaft
assemlby is closest to that on the differential companion
flange (within 30_).
Marking Caution
Marking (1) Wipe out oil and grease on the threads of the
mounting bolts and nuts before tightening, or they
will loosen.
(2) Be careful not to impact or damage the propeller
shaft.
(3) If the propeller shaft has been dropped
accidentally, replace it.

(4) The air breather is located at the rear end of the

rear propeller shaft. Be careful not to drop the
Air breather air breather into the BJ.

(5) Do not damage the oil seal lips of the transfer.

Oil seal
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"BA FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

INSTALLATION
When reusing the propeller shaft, align the mating marks
and install the propeller shaft.
Caution
1. Do not damage the oil seal lips of the transfer.
2. Wipe out oil and grease on the threads of the mounting
bolts and nuts before tightening, or they will loosen.
Oil seal

INSPECTION
FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT RUNOUT
Limit: 0.5 mm

Sealed
Sealed REAR PROPELLER SHAFT
part
part 1. Replace the propeller shaft if cracks or peelings are found
at the sealed part.
2. Check the tube for cracks, chips or bends and replace
CFRP tube the propeller shaft if damage is found. If defective, check
for damage by a dye penetrant method.

A A 3. Measure clearance (A) between the tube end and the

shaft.
Standard value (A) : 0.2 - 0.5 mm
4. If the standard value is not met, replace the rear propeller
shaft.
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DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
Caution
The rear propeller shaft is non-serviceable.
FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT

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Universal joint repair kit

Disassembly steps
1. Grease fitting 4. Journal
AA" "BA 2. Snap ring 5. Flange yoke
AB" "AA 3. Journal bearing 6. Propeller shaft

DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS

AA" SNAP RING REMOVAL
Make mating marks on the flange yoke and propeller shaft.
Then, remove the snap rings.

Mating marks
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MB990840 AB" JOURNAL BEARING REMOVAL

1. Using the special tools, press in the journal bearing to
remove the journal bearing on the opposite side.
2. Set the special tools reverse to press in the journal. Then,
pull out the journal bearing pressed in step 1.
Caution
Do not tap the journal bearing to remove. Tapping
the journal bearing will upset the balance of the
MB990840 propeller shaft.

MB990840

MB990840

MB990840

MB990840 REASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS

"AA JOURNAL BEARING INSTALLATION
Groove for snap ring
1. Using the special tool, press in the journal bearing to
the yoke until the snap ring groove can be seen completely.

2. Using the special tools, press in the journal bearing on the

opposite side to the yoke.
MB990840 Caution
Press in the journal bearing straight, or the journal
could damage the inside of the journal bearing.
3. Align the mating marks on the yoke and propeller shaft. On
the propeller shaft side, install the journal bearing in the
MB990840 same steps of 1 and 2.

"BA SNAP RING INSTALLATION

MB990840 1. Install the snap ring to one side of the journal.
2. Using the special tool, press in the journal bearing toward
the snap ring from the opposite side which the snap ring
has been installed on.
Snap ring
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3. Install the snap ring on the opposite side and measure
the clearance of the snap ring groove with a thickness
Snap ring
gauge.
A Standard value (A) : 0 - 0.06 mm
Caution
Always use snap rings of the same thickness on both
sides.

4. If the standard value(s) are not met, use other snap rings
to adjust the clearance.
Snap ring thickness mm Identification
colour
1.28 -
1.31 Yellow
1.34 Blue
1.37 Purple
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