REAR PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 3GR-FE) > DISASSEMBLY

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1. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY


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  1. Put matchmarks on both flanges.



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  1. Remove the 4 nuts, bolts, washers and propeller shaft assembly.



2. REMOVE CENTER SUPPORT BEARING ASSEMBLY NO.1

  1. Hold the intermediate shaft assembly in a vise between aluminium plates.

    NOTICE:
    Do not overtighten the vise.



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  1. Using a chisel and a hammer, release the staked part of the nut.

    NOTICE:
    Release the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the threads of the intermediate shaft may be damaged.



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  1. Using SST to hold the universal joint flange, remove the nut and intermediate shaft washer.

    SST
    09330-00021  



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  1. Put matchmarks on the intermediate shaft assembly and universal joint flange.



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  1. Using SST, remove the universal joint flange from the intermediate shaft assembly.

    SST
    09950-00020  
    09950-00030  

    NOTICE:
    Apply grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.

  1. Remove the center support bearing assembly No.1 and 2 center support bearing washers from the intermediate shaft assembly.

  1. Hold the intermediate shaft assembly in a vise between aluminium plates.

    NOTICE:
    Do not overtighten the vise.



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  1. Using a screwdriver and a hammer, remove the sliding shaft dust cover.



3. INSPECT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY


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  1. Using a dial indicator, inspect the runout of the propeller shaft.

    Maximum runout:
    0.8 mm (0.031 in.)

    NOTICE:
    The dial indicator must be set at a right angle to the center of the propeller shaft.

    HINT:
    If the shaft runout exceeds the maximum, replace the propeller shaft.



4. INSPECT INTERMEDIATE SHAFT


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  1. Using a dial indicator, inspect the runout of the intermediate shaft.

    Maximum runout:
    0.8 mm (0.031 in.)

    NOTICE:
    The dial indicator must be set at a right angle to the center of the propeller shaft.

    HINT:
    If the shaft runout exceeds the maximum, replace the intermediate shaft.



5. INSPECT SPIDER BEARING


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  1. Check that the spider bearing rotates smoothly.

  1. Check that there is no play in the spider bearing.

    HINT:
    If necessary, replace the intermediate shaft.



6. INSPECT CENTER SUPPORT BEARING ASSEMBLY NO.1


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  1. Turn the center support bearing by hand in the rotating direction. Check the center support bearing turns smoothly.

  1. Check that the seals are not cracked or damaged.

    HINT:
    If the center support bearing is damaged, worn, or does not turn smoothly, replace it.