Removal Procedure
- Select park/1st gear position in the transmission and apply the park brake.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the intermediate exhaust assembly. Refer to Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement .
- Remove the propeller shaft heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Heat Shield Replacement - Center .
- Mark the rubber coupling (1) in relation to the differential flange (2).
- Remove the rubber coupling to differential flange retaining bolts (1).
- Mark the rubber coupling (2) in relation to the transmission flange (1).
- Remove the rubber coupling to transmission flange retaining bolts (1) and torque prevailing nuts (2).
- Remove the centre bearing to body retaining bolts (1).
- Disconnect the propeller shaft (2) from the differential flange.
- Remove the propeller shaft (2) from the vehicle.
- Inspect the propeller shaft (2) assembly for excessive wear and/or damage. Inspect the following:
Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in the Preface section.
Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.
Important: Observe the orientation of the rubber couplings with reference to the differential flange and the transmission flange. This will minimise the potential of incorrect propeller shaft installation.
Important: With the aid of an assistant or suitable jack support the propeller shaft (2).
Important: Observe the orientation of the rubber couplings with reference to the differential flange and the transmission flange. This recommendation will minimise the potential of incorrect propeller shaft installation.
Important: With the aid of an assistant or suitable jack support the propeller shaft.
Important: Torque prevailing nuts with are single use parts and must be discarded after removal.
Discard the nuts.
Important: With the aid of an assistant or suitable jack support the propeller shaft (2).
| • | Propeller shaft. For replacement refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement . |
| • | Rubber coupling. For replacement refer to Rear Propeller Shaft Coupling Replacement . |
| • | Centre bearing. For replacement refer to Propeller Shaft Center Support Bearing Replacement . |
| • | Universal joint. For replacement refer to Universal Joint Replacement . |
Installation Procedure
- Connect the rubber coupling (1) to the differential flange (2).
- Install the rubber coupling to differential flange retaining bolts (1).
- Connect the rubber coupling (2) to transmission flange (1).
- Install the centre bearing to body retaining bolts (1).
- Install the rubber coupling to transmission flange bolts (1) and NEW torque prevailing nuts (2).
- Tighten the centre bearing to body retaining bolts (1).
- Install the propeller shaft heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Heat Shield Replacement - Center .
- Install the intermediate exhaust assembly. Refer to Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement .
- Remove the safety stands.
- Lower the vehicle to the ground.
Important: Align the marks on the rubber coupling (1) to differential flange (2) made prior to removal.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Important: With the aid of an assistant or suitable jack support the propeller shaft (2) to the differential flange (3).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 115 N-m (85 lb ft).
Important: Align the marks on the rubber coupling (2) to transmission flange (1) made prior to removal.
Important: With the aid of an assistant or suitable jack support the propeller shaft (2).
Important: The centre bearing to body retaining bolts (1) must not be fully tightened at this stage.
Important: With the aid of an assistant or suitable jack support the propeller shaft.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts and nuts to 100 N-m (72 lb ft).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 22 N-m (16 lb ft).
