PROPELLER SHAFT

D DRIVELINE/AXLE

SECTION
PROPELLER SHAFT
PR B

PR

E
CONTENTS
PREPARATION ........................................................... 2 REMOVAL ............................................................. 5 F
Special Service Tools ............................................... 2 INSTALLATION ..................................................... 5
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 2 INSPECTION ........................................................ 6
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) Disassembly and Assembly ...................................... 7 G
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 3 DISASSEMBLY ..................................................... 7
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 3 ASSEMBLY ........................................................... 8
REAR PROPELLER SHAFT ...................................... 4 SERVICE DATA .......................................................... 9
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On-Vehicle Service ................................................... 4 General Specifications .............................................. 9
PROPELLER SHAFT VIBRATION ........................ 4 Journal Axial Play ..................................................... 9
APPEARANCE CHECKING .................................. 4 Propeller Shaft Runout Limit ..................................... 9
Removal and Installation .......................................... 4 I

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 PREPARATION

PREPARATION PFP:00002

Special Service Tools ADS000CY

The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool name
Description
Tool number (Kent-Moore No.)

ST38060002 (J34311) Removing and installing propeller shaft lock

Companion flange wrench nut

NT113

Drift pinion rear inner race puller set Remove center bearing
1.ST30031000 (J22912–01) puller
2.ST30901000 ( – )
Equivalent tool (J26010–01) Base
a : 90mm (3.54in) dia.
b : 80mm (3.15in) dia.
c : 50mm (1.97in) dia.
d : 79mm (3.11in) dia.
e : 45mm (1.77in) dia. S-NT640

f : 35mm (1.33in) dia.

Commercial Service Tools ADS000CZ

Tool name Description

Power tool Loosening bolts and nuts

PBIC0190E

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 Symptom

×: Applicable
Reference page

SHAFT

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PROPELLER
Noise
Shake
Vibration
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
NVH Troubleshooting Chart

×
×
Uneven rotation torque —

×
×
×
Center bearing improper installation Refer to PR-4

Excessive center bearing axial end play —

×
×

PR-3
Center bearing mounting (insulator) cracks, damage or deterioration —

×
×
Excessive joint angle —

×
×
×

×
×
Rotation imbalance Refer to PR-4

×
×
Excessive runout —

DIFFERENTIAL NVH in RFD section

×
AXLE AND SUSPENSION NVH in FAX, RAX, FSU, and RSU section

×
×
×
TIRES NVH in to WT section

×
×
×
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

×
×
ROAD WHEEL NVH in WT section

×
×
×
DRIVE SHAFT NVH in RAX section
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

BRAKES NVH in BR section

×
×
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.

STEERING NVH in PS section

×
×
×

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ADS000D0

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F

K
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B
A

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C

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REAR PROPELLER SHAFT PFP:37000

On-Vehicle Service ADS000F2

PROPELLER SHAFT VIBRATION

If vibration is present at high speed, inspect propeller shaft runout
first.
1. Measure propeller shaft runout at several points by rotating final
drive companion flange with hands.
Runout limit : 0.6 mm (0.024 in) or less

SDIA1087E

Propeller shaft runout measuring points:

Unit: mm (in)

A B C
Distance
192 (7.56) 172 (6.77) 170 (6.69)
2. If runout still exceeds specifications, disconnect propeller shaft
at final drive companion flange; then rotate companion flange
90, 180, 270 degrees and reconnect propeller shaft.
3. Check runout again. If runout still exceeds specifications,
replace propeller shaft assembly.
PDIA0027E

APPEARANCE CHECKING
● Inspect propeller shaft tube surface for dents or cracks. If damaged, replace propeller shaft assembly.
● If center bearing is noisy or damaged, replace it.
Removal and Installation ADS000D2

PDIA0020E

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REMOVAL
1. Move A/T select lever to N range position, set M/T shift lever to neutral position. A
2. Release parking brake.
3. Put match marks on flanges and separate propeller shaft from
final drive. B
4. Remove exhaust tube with power tool.
5. Remove floor reinforcement.
C
6. Remove propeller shaft.

PR

SPD103
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INSTALLATION
Companion Flange Installation
If companion flange has been removed, put new alignment marks B F
and C on it. Then, reassemble using the following procedure. (Per-
form step 4 when final drive and propeller shaft are separated from
each other. Also perform step 4 when either of these parts is
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replaced with a new one.)

SPD053A I

1. Erase original marks B and C from companion flange with suit-

able solvent. J
2. Put mark B on flange perimeter.
a. Measure companion flange vertical runout.
b. Determine the position where maximum runout is read on dial K
gauge. Put mark (shown by B in figure) on flange perimeter cor-
responding to maximum runout position.
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SPD062A

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3. Put mark C on flange perimeter.
a. Measure companion flange surface runout.
b. Determine the position where maximum runout is read on dial
gauge. Put mark (shown by C in figure) on flange perimeter cor-
responding to maximum runout position.

SPD063A

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4. Position companion flange and propeller shaft using alignment

marks A and B. Set the marks A and B as close to each other as
possible. Temporarily attach bolts and nuts.
5. Press down propeller shaft with alignment mark C facing
upward. Then tighten the lower nut to specified torque.
6. Tighten remaining nuts to specified torque.

SPD061A

Center Bearing Bracket Installation

● Position the bearing cushion overlap as illustrated.

SDIA0266E

INSPECTION
● Inspect propeller shaft runout. If runout exceeds specifications,
replace propeller shaft assembly.
Runout limit: 0.6 mm (0.024 in) or less

SPD106

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● Propeller shaft runout measuring points

Unit: mm (in) A
A B C
Distance
192 (7.56) 172 (6.77) 170 (6.69)
B

PDIA0027E

PR
● If runout still exceeds specifications, replace propeller shaft assembly.
● Inspect journal axial play. If the play exceeds specifications,
replace propeller shaft assembly.
E
Journal axial play: 0 mm (0 in)

SPD874

Disassembly and Assembly ADS000D3 H

DISASSEMBLY
Center Bearing
1. Put match marks on flanges, and separate 2nd tube from 1st I
tube.
2. Put match marks on the flange and shaft.
J

SPD226A
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3. Remove locking nut with Tool.

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Tool number :ST38060002 (J34311)
4. Remove companion flange with puller.

SPD170A

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5. Remove center bearing with Tool and press.

Tool number :ST30031000 (J22912–01)

SPD113

ASSEMBLY
Center Bearing
1. When installing center bearing, position the “F” mark on center
bearing toward rear of vehicle.
2. Apply a coat of multi−purpose lithium grease containing molyb-
denum disulfide to the end face of the center bearing and both
sides of the washer.

SPD114

3. The rock nut is tightened according to the following.

a. Using a suitable torque wrench and tighten rock nut.
:294N·m (30.0kg–m,217ft–lb)

b. Loosen rock nut and tighten specified torque again.

:58.5–107N·m (6.0–10.0kg–m,44–72ft –lb)

4. Stake the nut. Always use new one.

5. Align match marks when assembling tubes.

SPD117

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 SERVICE DATA

SERVICE DATA PFP:00030

A
General Specifications ADS000D4

Unit: mm (in)
VQ35DE B
Applied model
M/T A/T
Propeller shaft model 3S80A
Number of joints 3
C

Coupling method with transmission Sleeve type

Type of journal bearings Shell type (Non-disassembly type) PR
1st 619 (24.37) 581 (22.87)
Shaft length (Spider to spider)
2nd 902(35.51)
1st 82.6 (3.25) E
Shaft outer diameter
2nd 82.6(3.25)

Journal Axial Play ADS000E3 F

Unit: mm (in)
Model 3S80A
Journal axial play 0 (0) G

Propeller Shaft Runout Limit ADS000D6

Unit: mm (in) H
Model 3S80A
Propeller shaft runout limit 0.6 (0.024) or less
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 SERVICE DATA

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