1 INDEX

Models FA and FB PROPELLER SHAFT 9-1

9-167E-05

CHAPTER 9
PROPELLER SHAFT
Models FA and FB
9
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................... 9 - 2

SPECIAL TOOL ............................................................................. 9 - 3

PROPELLER SHAFT .................................................................... 9 - 4

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9-2 PROPELLER SHAFT Models FA and FB

TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom Possible cause Remedy

Abnormal vibration Looseness of universal joint yoke and ..... Tightening the nuts.
when driving flange tightening nuts.

Looseness of universal joint flange .......... Replace the lock nut with new
lock nut. one, then tighten the lock nut with
specified torque and caulk the nut
securely.

Excessive propeller shaft runout. ............. Replace the shaft.

Worn or damaged universal joint. ............ Replace the universal joint.

Worn or damaged center bearing. ........... Replace the bearing.

Worn or damaged center bearing ............ Replace the rubber cushion.

rubber cushion.

Incorrect phasing of the yokes. ................ Match the phasing arrows correctly.
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Models FA and FB PROPELLER SHAFT 9-3

SPECIAL TOOL
Prior to starting the propeller shaft overhaul, it is necessary to have the following special tool.

Illustration Tool No. Tool name

09839-4104 SOCKET WRENCH

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9-4 PROPELLER SHAFT Models FA and FB

PROPELLER SHAFT

7 8 6
6
5 5
16
4 4
2

1 1

15
2 3 14
2 3 6
8

11
10
9

1
18

12
13
17

1. Universal joint yoke 10. Center bearing plate

2. Lubrication fitting 11. Center bearing cushion rubber
3. Universal joint spider 12. Collar
4. Thrust washer 13. Center bearing holder
5. Needle roller bearing 14. Flange
6. Retainer ring 15. Lock nut
7. Front propeller shaft sub assembly 16. Sliding yoke
8. Dust deflector 17. Dust cover seal
9. Center bearing assembly 18. Rear propeller shaft sub assembly

Fig. 1
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Models FA and FB PROPELLER SHAFT 9-5

REMOVAL OF PROPELLER SHAFT

1. PARK THE VEHICLE ON LEVEL GROUND.
NOTE: Be sure to apply wheel stoppers in the
front or rear tires.

Fig. 2 SMAT-040
2. DISCONNECT THE REAR PROPELLER SHAFT.
1. Disconnect the rear propeller shaft yoke from the
flange on the differential.
NOTE: Before disconnecting, put the match marks
on the flange yoke.
2. Remove four nuts.

Fig. 3 SM9-257
3. DISCONNECT THE FRONT OR INTERMEDIATE PRO-
PELLER SHAFT, AND REAR PROPELLER SHAFT.
1. Put the match marks on the flanges and yokes.
2. Remove nuts and bolts.

Fig. 4 SM9-181

4. REMOVE THE CENTER BEARING HOLDER.

Loosen bolts and nuts.
NOTE: Suspend the rear side of front or intermedi-
ate propeller shaft from crossmember so that
the bearing holder can be removed easily and
safely.

Fig. 5 SM9-258
5. DISCONNECT THE FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT
FROM THE FLANGE ON THE TRANSMISSION.
1. Put the match marks on the flange and yoke.
2. Remove four nuts.

Fig. 6 SM9-348
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9-6 PROPELLER SHAFT Models FA and FB

DISASSEMBLY OF PROPELLER SHAFT

1. REMOVE THE CENTER BEARING FROM THE FRONT
OR INTERMEDIATE PROPELLER SHAFT.
1. Place the parallel edges of the flange in a vise.
2. Using a hammer and chisel, spread the staked parts
of the lock nut.
NOTE: Insufficient spread of the staked parts will
cause damage to the threads of propeller
shaft, when loosening the lock nut.
Fig. 7 SM9-260
3. Put the match marks on the flange and shaft.
4. Remove the lock nut, using the special tool prepared
for that purpose, and take the flange coupling out of
the propeller shaft assembly. Since the coupling is
pressure-fitted, use a commercially available puller
to take it out of the assembly.
Special Tool: Socket wrench (09839-4104)
5. Remove the universal joint flange from the shaft.

Fig. 8 SM9-182
6. Remove the four bolts and nuts, then remove the
center bearing plate, cushion rubber and collars.
7. Remove the center bearing from the shaft.
NOTE: Remove the center bearing on the intermedi-
ate propeller shaft in the same procedure as
above.

Fig. 9 SM9-261
2. REMOVE THE UNIVERSAL JOINT SPIDER.
1. Using snap ring pliers, remove the retainer rings from
the groove.

WARNING
The retainer ring is spring steel and may pop out
from the groove. Wear safety glasses to protect your
eyes.

Fig. 10 SM9-347
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Models FA and FB PROPELLER SHAFT 9-7

2. Using a press, press out the needle roller bearing

from front propeller shaft.
3. Clamp the needle roller bearing in a vise and tap off
the front propeller shaft.
NOTE: ● Remove the needle roller bearing on the
opposite side, intermediate and rear pro-
peller shaft in the same procedure as
above.
● Keep the original location of the bearings
Fig. 11 SM9-339 SM9-346
thrust washers, spider and retainer rings
in order. These parts have to be replaced
in the same position as before disassem-
bly when reassembling.

3. SEPARATE THE SLIDING YOKE FROM THE REAR

PROPELLER SHAFT.

Fig. 12 SM9-344
4. REMOVE THE DUST COVER SEAL FROM THE SEAL
GROOVE.

Fig. 13 SM9-345

INSPECTION OF PROPELLER SHAFT

1. INSPECT THE PROPELLER SHAFT FOR DAMAGE
AND RUNOUT AT TUBE CENTER. IF THE RUNOUT IS
GREATER THAN SERVICE LIMIT, REPLACE THE
SHAFT.
Assembly Standard: 0 – 0.6 mm (0 – 0.023 in.)
Service Limit : 1.0 mm (0.039 in.)

Fig. 14 SM9-155
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9-8 PROPELLER SHAFT Models FA and FB

2. INSPECT THE SPLINE FOR WEAR AND DAMAGE.

REPLACE IT IF DAMAGED OR WORN.

Fig. 15 SM9-307
3. CHECK THE UNIVERSAL JOINT RELATED PARTS FOR
WEAR AND DAMAGE. IF THERE IS ANY, REPLACE IT.
1. Galling and cracks on the spider journal.
2. Damage and wear of the seal lip in the bearing cage.
3. Galling and cracks on the needle rollers.
4. Wear, damage and cracks on the thrust washers.

Fig. 16 SM9-295
4. INSPECT THE CENTER BEARING FOR WEAR AND
DAMAGE.
1. Check that the bearing turns smoothly. If damaged
or worn, or if it does not turn smoothly, replace the
bearing.
2. Check the seal lip in the bearing case, if damaged or
worn replace the case.
NOTE: Do not immerse the bearing seals in clean-
ing fluid.
Fig. 17 SM9-270
5. CHECK THE CUSHION RUBBER AND RELATED PARTS
FOR WEAR AND DAMAGE. IF THERE IS ANY, RE-
PLACE IT.
1. Wear and damage on the cushion rubber.
2. Bent cushion rubber plates.

Fig. 18
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Models FA and FB PROPELLER SHAFT 9-9

6. INSPECT THE SPLINE BACKLASH. IF THE BACKLASH

IS GREATER THAN THE SERVICE LIMIT, REPLACE
THE SHAFT AND THE SLIDING YOKE.
NOTE: Inspect the spline backlash at sliding yoke
lug 60 mm (2.36 in.) from the shaft center.
Assembly Standard:
At spline 0.062 – 0.174 mm
(0.0025 – 0.0068 in.)
At yoke lug 0.155 – 0.435 mm
Fig. 19 SM9-271A
(0.0062 – 0.0171 in.)
MEASURING Service Limit:
POINT
At spline 0.25 mm (0.0098 in.)
At yoke lug 0.63 mm (0.0248 in.)

Fig. 20
7. INSPECT THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN SPIDER
B JOURNAL AND NEEDLE ROLLER BEARINGS.
CLEARANCE (C) = A – 2B – D
Assembly Standard: 0.024 – 0.064 mm
A D (0.0010 – 0.0025 in.)
Service Limit: 0.1 mm (0.004 in.)

Fig. 21

1. Measure the bearing cage inside diameter. (A)

Fig. 22 SM9-272
2. Measure the needle roller bearing outside diameter.
(B)

Fig. 23 SM9-150
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9-10 PROPELLER SHAFT Models FA and FB

3. Measure the universal joint spider journal outside

diameter. (D)
Nominal Dimension: 27.55 mm (1.0846 in.)

Fig. 24 SM9-273

ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT

1. ASSEMBLE THE NEEDLE ROLLER BEARINGS.
NOTE: Remove the stale grease from the bearing
cage. Lubricate the needle roller, seal lip and
both surfaces of thrust washer with grease
containing molybdenum disulfide.

Fig. 25 SM9-340

2. INSTALL THE SPIDER AND NEEDLE ROLLER BEAR-

INGS INTO THE YOKES.
1. Fit the spider into the yoke.
2. Using a vise, install the needle roller bearings on the
spider.
3. Using a hammer and bar, tap in the needle roller bear-
ing until the retainer ring groove appears.
NOTE: ● Install the needle roller bearings on the op-
posite side, intermediate propeller shaft
Fig. 26 SM9-342
and rear propeller shaft in the same pro-
WITH CENTER WITHOUT CENTER cedure as above.
BEARING BEARING
45˚ ● Do not damage the seal lip of the needle
roller bearing. If any damage is found on
the seal lip, replace the needle roller bear-
ing.
● For lubrication fitting directions of spider
refer to description.
45˚
Fig. 27 SM9-390 SM9-389

4. Install the retainer ring in the groove with snap ring

pliers.

WARNING
The retainer ring is spring steel and may pop out
from the groove. Wear safety glasses to protect your
eyes.

NOTE: Align the phasing arrow on the universal joint

Fig. 28 SM9-347
yoke with the phasing arrow on the shaft or
sliding yoke.
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3. CHECK THE STARTING TORQUE OF THE UNIVER-

SAL JOINT USING A SPRING BALANCER.
Assembly Standard: 15 – 50 kg·cm (14 – 43 Ib·in.)

Fig. 29 SM9-343

4. ADJUST THE STARTING TORQUE OF THE UNIVER-

SAL JOINT, IF IT EXCEEDS SPECIFICATION STAND-
ARD.
1. If the torque is below 15 kg·cm (14 Ib·in.), replace
the retainer ring with a thicker one.
2. If the torque is over 50 kg·cm (43 Ib·in.), replace the
retainer ring with a thinner one.
Color code Gold Silver Brown
Thickness 2.22 2.30 2.38
mm (in.) (0.0874) (0.0906) (0.0937)

THICKNESS
INDICATING
POINT

Fig. 30
5. INSTALL THE CENTER BEARING ON THE FRONT OR
INTERMEDIATE PROPELLER SHAFT.
1. Install the center bearing plate, and then install the
center bearing using a driver tool.
NOTE: Use properly sized driving tool to fit bearing
to prevent damaged.

Fig. 31 SM9-187

NOTE: Prior to installation of center bearing assem-

bly, remove the stale grease and apply fresh
grease between the bearing case and the
center bearing.
Grease: Lithium base multipurpose grease
(NLGl No. 2)
GREASE

Fig. 32
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2. Install the cushion rubber, collar and center bearing

plate then tighten the bolts and nuts through the col-
lar.
Tightening Torque: 190 – 260 kg·cm (14 – 18 lb·ft)

Fig. 33 SM9-278
6. ASSEMBLING THE PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY
AND FLANGE COUPLING
1. Since the coupling has to be fitted in a warm state,
heat the coupling to 90 - 100°C with hot water or oil.
When heating the coupling with oil, make sure the
temperature of the oil never exceeds 120°C.
2. Line up the flange coupling and shaft match marks,
and then insert the flange coupling over the shaft
spline.
Fig. 34 SM9-279 3. Tighten a new lock nut, using the special tool pre-
pared for that purpose.
Special tool: Socket wrench (09839-4104)
Tightening torque: 6,000 - 8,000 kg·cm
(434 - 578 lb·ft)

4. Stake the lock nut of flange.

a. Using a hammer and chisel, staking lock nut deeper
than 1.5 mm (0.059 in.).
b. The staking should fill the groove thoroughly.
c. The staking should be done without lift.

Fig. 35 SM9-189

7. INSTALL A NEW DUST COVER SEAL IN THE GROOVE

OF THE REAR PROPELLER SHAFT.

Fig. 36 SM9-345
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Models FA and FB PROPELLER SHAFT 9-13

8. ASSEMBLE THE SLIDING YOKE AND REAR PROPEL-

LER SHAFT.
1. Remove the stale grease from the spline and sliding
area of the dust seal.
2. Remove the dust and rust on the sliding yoke.
3. Apply lithium base multipurpose grease to the spline
and sliding area of the dust seal.
Grease: Refer to RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS LIST.
Fig. 37 SM9-344 4. Match the phasing arrow on the sliding yoke and pro-
peller shaft.

PHASING ARROWS

Fig. 38

INSTALLATION OF PROPELLER SHAFT

1. INSTALL THE FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ON THE
TRANSMISSION FLANGE.
1. Align the match marks on the flange and yoke.
2. Tighten four nuts.
Tightening Torque: 650 – 870 kg·cm (47 – 62 Ib·ft)

Fig. 39 SM9-349

2. INSTALL THE CENTER BEARING HOLDER TO THE

FRAME.
Tighten bolts and nuts.
Tightening Torque: 380 – 500 kg·cm (28 – 36 Ib·ft)
NOTE: Suspend the rear side of front or intermedi-
ate propeller shaft from crossmember so that
the bearing holder can be installed easily and
safely.

Fig. 40 SM9-258
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9-14 PROPELLER SHAFT Models FA and FB

3. INSTALL THE REAR PROPELLER SHAFT ON THE

FLANGE OF THE FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT.
1. Align the match marks on the flange and yoke.
2. Tighten four bolts and nuts.
Tightening Torque: 650 – 870 kg·cm (47 – 62 lb·ft)

Fig. 41 SM9-385
4. INSTALL THE REAR PROPELLER SHAFT ON THE
DIFFERENTIAL FLANGE.
1. Align the match marks on the flange and yoke.
2. Tighten four nuts.
Tightening Torque: 650 – 870 kg·cm (47 – 62 Ib·ft)

Fig. 42 SM10-595A

5. LUBRICATE THE SLIDING SPLINE.

NOTE: Wipe off any dust and mud on the lubrica-
tion fitting before greasing.
Grease: Lithium base multipurpose grease
(NLGI No.2)

Fig. 43 SM9-386
6. LUBRICATE THE UNIVERSAL JOINTS.
NOTE: Wipe off any dust and mud on the lubrication
fittings before greasing.
Grease: Lithium base multipurpose grease
(NLGI No.2)

Fig. 44 SM9-351
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Models FA and FB PROPELLER SHAFT 9-15

7. FINAL INSPECTION
After mounting the propeller shaft, check the
universal joint phasing as shown in Fig. 45.

For one piece propeller shaft

For two piece propeller shafts

Fig. 45 SM9-171