Propeller Shaft Assembly
Remove1. Raise vehicle on a 4 post ramp.
2. Raise one wheel on each axle for rotation of propeller shaft as necessary to access fixings.
CAUTION: When working on the propeller shafts:
^ Always remove the propeller shafts and viscous coupling as an assembly. Dismantling the individual units on the vehicle may cause damage to the components.
^ Never unbolt the viscous coupling support bearings from the body without first detaching the propeller shafts at the differential and IRD. The weight of the center section will pull the CV joint apart, causing irreparable damage.
^ Never allow the CV joint to be manipulated to an acute angle. This will cause the internal roller bearings to break up, leading to excessive backlash and CV joint failure.
3. Reference mark the position of propeller shaft flanges to IRD and rear axle flanges to aid reassembly.
4. Remove 6 nuts, bolts and link washers securing CV joint to IRD flange.
5. Release the CV joint from IRD flange by pulling on the main casing of the CV joint. If necessary, position a suitable clamp around the CV joint main body, release the CV joint by levering between the clamp and the IRD flange. Support the front of propeller shaft.
6. Remove 4 nuts and bolts securing propeller shaft to rear axle flange, release and support propeller shaft from rear axle flange.
7. Remove 4 bolts securing viscous coupling support bearings.
CAUTION: Support the weight of viscous coupling and propeller shaft.
8. With assistance remove complete propeller shaft assembly.
Refit
1. Clean propeller shaft flanges and mating faces.
2. With assistance, fit propeller shaft assembly in position, support front and rear propeller shafts at each end.
3. Align viscous coupling support bearings, fit bolts but do not tighten at this stage.
4. Position propeller shaft to rear axle and align reference marks.
5. Fit and tighten nuts and bolt securing propeller shaft to rear axle to 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.).
6. Position propeller shaft to IRD flange, align flange reference marks.
7. Fit nuts and bolts securing front propeller shaft to IRD flange and tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
8. Correctly position support bearings at 90° to the center line as shown at points 'A' and 'B', tighten rear then front bolts to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
9. Lower wheels.
10. Lower vehicle.