Rear Propeller Shaft Assembly (For 3Uz-Fe) Disassembly

Check for cracks in or damage to the front and rear flexible couplings.

Inspect the flexible coupling centering bushing.

HINT:

If the bushing is damaged, replace the propeller shaft assembly.

Put matchmarks on the intermediate shaft and propeller shaft.

Separate the intermediate shaft and propeller shaft.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the spline.

Remove the adjusting nut from the intermediate shaft.

Remove the dust boot from the propeller shaft.

HINT:

If the dust boot is to be reused, remove it after wrapping vinyl tape around the spline, so it will not be damaged.

Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.

Using SST and a press, remove the center support bearing assembly No.1 and dust deflector No.2.

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Using SST and a press, remove the dust deflector No.1.

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Using a dial indicator, check the runout of the intermediate shaft.

Maximum runout:

0.8 mm (0.031 in.)

NOTICE:

The dial indicator must be set at a right angle to the center of the intermediate shaft.

HINT:

If the shaft runout exceeds the maximum, replace the intermediate shaft.

Using a dial indicator, check the runout of the propeller shaft.

Maximum runout:

0.8 mm (0.031 in.)

NOTICE:

The dial indicator must be set at a right angle to the center of the propeller shaft.

HINT:

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

Check that the spider bearing rotates smoothly.

Check that there is no play in the spider bearing.

HINT:

If necessary, replace the propeller shaft.

Turn the center support bearing by hand in the rotating direction. Check the center support bearing turns smoothly.

Check that the seals are not cracked or damage.

HINT:

If the center support bearing is damaged, worn, or does not turn smoothly, replace it.