Workshop Manual

4C–32
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
401RW053
401RW052
4.Remove bolt, nut and washer (Front axle side).
5.Remove bolt, nut and washer (Transfer side).
6.Remove front propeller shaft.
NOTE: When removing, installing or carring the front
propeller shaft, be sure to wrap a piece of cloth around the
part of the boot with which fittings may interfere so that the
boot can be protected. The boot may be damaged if
bending force is applied to the constant velocity joint of
the shaft.
401RW051
Installation
NOTE: Never install the shaft assembly backwards.
Completely remove the black paint from the connecting
surface of flange coupling on each end of propeller shaft.
Clean so that no foreign matter will be caught in between.
1.Align the mark which was applied at removal. Install
front propeller shaft and tighten the bolts to the
specified torque.
Torque: 63 N·m (46 lb ft)
2.Install the exhaust and transfer protectors.
Constant Velocity Joint
NOTE: LJ and BJ constant velocity joints are
unremovable types. Check the joint for play and the boot
for damage, wear, and leak of grease. If abnormality is
found, replace propeller shaft as an assembly.