Section 50 (Driveshaft): Driveshaft: Specifications
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Front Drive (Propeller) Shaft
| Item | Specification |
| Type | One piece, variable length steel tube. |
| Constant velocity joints | Plunging type, fitted at front and rear. |
Rear Drive (Propeller) Shaft
| Item | Specification |
| Type | Two piece, variable length steel tube with isolated centre bearing and swaged front section to provide controlled collapse of the shaft during a crash. |
| Constant velocity joints | Plunging constant velocity joints are positioned at the front and centre of the shaft with a fixed, Hookes type universal joint at the rear. |
Torque Specifications
| Description | Nm | lb-ft |
|---|---|---|
| * Front driveshaft to front axle drive flange Torx bolts: | ||
| Stage 1 | 45 | 33 |
| Stage 2 | Further 90° | Further 90° |
| * Front driveshaft to transfer case drive flange Torx bolts: | ||
| Stage 1 | 45 | 33 |
| Stage 2 | Further 90° | Further 90° |
| * Rear driveshaft to rear axle drive flange Torx bolts | 150 | 110 |
| Rear driveshaft to transfer case drive flange Torx bolts | 73 | 54 |
| Rear driveshaft center bearing bolts | 30 | 22 |
| Fuel tank heat shield bolts | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel tank heat shield nuts | 3 | 2 |
* New 'Patched' Torx bolts must be installed