CV Joint and boots
1. |
Shift the transmission lever to
Neutral. |
2. |
Raise the vehicle off the ground, and support
it with safety stands in the proper
locations. |
3. |
Check the center bearing(B) for excessive play
or rattle and rubber for rent. If the center bearing(B) has
excessive play or rattle and rubber has rent, replace the propeller
shaft assembly.

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4. |
Check the CV joint boot (A) for damage and
deterioration. If the boot is damaged or deteriored, replace the
propeller shaft assembly. |
5. |
Check the CV joint for excessive play or
rattle. If the CV joint have excessive play or rattle, replace the
propeller shaft assembly. |
Propeller shaft runout
1. |
Install a dial indicator with its needle on
the center of front propeller shaft or rear propeller
shaft. |
2. |
Turn the propeller shaft slowly and check the
runout. Repeat this procedure for the other propeller
shaft.
Front
Propeller Shaft Runout : 0.3mm
(0.012in.)
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Rear Propeller
Shaft Runout : 0.3mm
(0.012in.)
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3. |
If the runout on either propeller shaft
exceeds the service limit, replace the propeller shaft
assembly. |
1. |
After making a match mark (B) on the flange
yoke (A) and transaxle companion (C), remove the propeller shaft
mounting bolts.
Tightening
torque :
49.0 ~ 68.6 N.m (5.0 ~ 7.0 Kgf.m, 36.1 ~
50.6 lb-ft)
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2. |
Remove the center bearing bracket (A) mounting
bolts.
Tightening
torque :
49.0 ~ 68.6 N.m (5.0 ~ 7.0 Kgf.m, 36.1 ~
50.6 lb-ft)
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3. |
After making a match mark (C) on the flange
yoke (A) and transaxle companion (B), remove the propeller shaft
mounting bolts.
Tightening
torque :
49.0 ~ 68.6 N.m (5.0 ~ 7.0 Kgf.m, 36.1 ~
50.6 lb-ft)
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Use the hexagonal wrench to prevent
damage of bolt head when removing
bolts. | |
4. |
Install in the reverse order of
removal. | |