
ASSEMBLY OF PROPELLER SHAFT
NOTE: If replacing either the center flange or intermediate shaft, reassemble them so that the front yoke of the intermediate shaft and the rear yoke of the propeller shaft are facing in the same direction shown in the figure below.
1. INSTALL CENTER SUPPORT BEARING ON INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
NOTE: Install the center support bearing with the cutout toward the rear.
2. INSTALL FLANGE ON INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
(a) Coat the splines of the intermediate shaft with MP grease.
(b) Align the matchmarks and install the flange to the intermediate shaft.
(c) Using SST to hold the flange, press the bearing into position by tightening down a new nut.
SST 09330-00021
Torque: 1,850 kg-cm (134 ft-lb, 181 N-m)
(d) Loosen the nut.
(e) Torque the nut again.
Torque: 700 kg-cm (51 ft-lb, 69 N-m)