Propeller Shaft Assembly: Replacement

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SEPARATE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND PROPELLER SHAFT
1. Place matchmarks on the intermediate. shaft and propeller shaft.
2. Separate the intermediate shaft and propeller shaft.
3. Remove the dust boot from the propeller shaft.
  HINT:
  
  If the dust boot is reused, remove it after wrapping vinyl tape around the spline, so it will not be damaged.
  
  Fig 1: Placing Matchmarks On Intermediate Shaft And Propeller Shaft
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REMOVE CENTER SUPPORT BEARING
1. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
2. Using SST and a press, remove the center support bearing and dust deflector.
  SST 09950-00020
  
  Fig 2: Removing Center Support Bearing
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INSPECT INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND PROPELLER SHAFT RUNOUT
Using a dial indicator, check the runout of the shafts.

Maximum runout: 0.8 mm (0.031 In.)

If the runout exceeds the maximum, replace the propeller shaft assembly.

Fig 3: Checking Runout Of Shafts
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INSPECT SPIDER BEARING
1. Check if the spider bearing rotates smoothly.
2. Check if there is any play in the spider bearing.
  If necessary, replace the propeller shaft.
  
  Fig 4: Inspecting Spider Bearing
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INSTALL CENTER SUPPORT BEARING
NOTE: Be careful, not to grip the propeller shaft tube too tightly in a vise as this will cause, deformation.
1. Using SST and a press, install the center support bearing.
  SST 0933-50010
  
  Fig 5: Installing Center Support Bearing
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2. Using SST and a press, insert a new dust deflector until it almost touches the rubber of the center support bearing.
  SST 09608-00071, 09608-06041
  
  Fig 6: Inserting New Dust Deflector
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3. Using SST and a press, install a new dust deflector.
  SST 09330-50010
4. Using a snap ring expander, install a new snap ring.
  
  Fig 7: Installing New Snap Ring
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ASSEMBLE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND PROPELLER SHAFT
1. Install the dust boot.
  NOTE: Assemble after wrapping vinyl tape around the spline so will not damage the boot.
2. Apply grease to the spline.
  Grease:
  
  Molybdenum disulphide lithium base, NLGI No. 2
  
  Fig 8: Wrapping Vinyl Tape Around Spline
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3. Align the matchmarks and assemble the intermediate shaft and propeller shaft.
  
  Fig 9: Aligning Matchmarks And Assembling Intermediate Shaft And Propeller Shaft
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4. Cover the adjusting nut with the dust boot.
  NOTE: The directions of the Intermediate shaft companion flange and the propeller shaft companion flange should differ by 180°
  
  Fig 10: Identifying Intermediate Shaft And Propeller Shaft Companion Flange Direction
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5. tighten the adjusting nut fully by hand.