GROUP 25 PROPELLER SHAFT

SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................. 25-2

STRUCTURE AND OPERATION

1. Configuration of Propeller Shaft Connection .............................. 25-2
2. Propeller Shaft ............................................................................ 25-3

TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................... 25-5

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF PROPELLER SHAFT ............ 25-6

TANDEM PROPELLER SHAFT ........................................................ 25-8

REAR PROPELLER SHAFT

<P140 (M)> .................................................................................. 25-14
<P152> ......................................................................................... 25-22

FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT

<P140 (M)> .................................................................................. 25-28
<P152> ......................................................................................... 25-36

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SPECIFICATIONS / STRUCTURE AND OPERATION
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications
Item
Tandem Except tandem
Propeller shaft model P10 P12 P140 (M) P152

*See power train for appropriate propeller shaft models for various vehicle versions.
STRUCTURE AND OPERATION

1. Configuration of Propeller Shaft Connection

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2. Propeller Shaft

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STRUCTURE AND OPERATION
• Relative positions of the transmission and rear axle vary de-
pending upon the unevenness of the road surface and the vibra-
tion and load fluctuations that occur during vehicle operation.
The universal joint and the slip yoke joint are provided to absorb
these influences.

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Symptoms Propeller shaft Abnormal noise
vibrates from propeller shaft

Abnormal noise at acceleration from

Abnormal noise at normal running

Vibration at high speed

Vibration at low speed

zero or at coasting

Clicking noise
Possible causes
Wrong combination of flange yoke directions O
Excessive torque upon companion flange tightening torque O
Insufficient grease O
Slip yoke joint
Excessive play at spline O O
Excessive clearance in axial direction of spider shaft O O
Universal joint Insufficient needle bearing greasing O
Worn out needle bearing O O O
Insufficient grease O
Seizure, wear or improper rotation O O
Center bearing
Deteriorated or deformed cushion rubber O
Loose bracket mounting bolts O
Loose mounting bolts O O
Propeller shaft Bent O
Dynamic balance improper O
Transmission in high speed gear O

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF PROPELLER SHAFT

• Shown above are the removal and installation of two-section propeller shafts with 90° phase. The same service
procedure applies to other propeller shafts.

Removal sequence
1 Tandem propeller shaft (See later section.)
2 Rear propeller shaft (See later section.)
*a:: Transmission
Non-reusable parts
3 Front propeller shaft (See later section.)

CAUTION
• Securely chock the wheels so that the vehicle does not move.
• Do not remove the chocks until the entire operation is completed.

Installation sequence
Follow the removal sequence in reverse.

Tightening torque (Unit: N·m {kgf·m})

Mark Parts to be tightened Tightening torque Remarks
P10, P140 (M) 120 to 180 {12 to 18}
Nut (propeller shaft mounting) P12 180 to 250 {18 to 26} –
P152 135 to 185 {13.8 to 18.8}
P140 (M) 43 to 65 {4.4 to 6.6}
Nut (center bearing bracket mounting) –
P152 176 to 216 {18 to 22}

Lubricant and/or sealant

Mark Points of application Specified lubricant and/or sealant Quantity
Wheel bearing grease
Supply through grease nipple of propeller shaft As required
[NLGI No.2 (Li soap)]

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Work before removal
Alignment mark: Propeller shaft
• Be sure to make alignment marks before removal.

Installation procedure
Installation: Propeller shaft
• On FV54, the propeller shaft specified in the illustration must be
installed with a phase shift of 90°.

Work after installation

Lubrication: Tandem propeller shaft
• Fill grease through the grease nipple, with the plug hole in the
slip yoke joint stopped, until supplied grease overflows from the
dust cap side.

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TANDEM PROPELLER SHAFT

• Balance pieces may be located at the flange yoke, slip yoke joint and/or propeller shaft depending on propeller
shaft balancing necessities. This illustration shows their typical locations.

Disassembly sequence
1 Lock plate 8 Balance piece 15 Slip yoke joint
2 Balance piece (for adjustment) 16 Dust cap
(for adjustment) 9 Bearing case retainer 17 Retainer
3 Bearing case retainer 10 Shim 18 Cork seal
4 Shim 11 Needle bearing 19 Propeller shaft
5 Needle bearing 12 Grease nipple
6 Flange yoke 13 Spider : Non-reusable parts
7 Lock plate 14 Grease nipple

CAUTION
• Be careful not to damage the needle bearing because it is fitted with a seal.

Assembly sequence
Follow the disassembly sequence in reverse, except:
19→16→17→18→15

Repair kit: Universal joint spider kit

• Be sure to reinstall removed parts at their original positions.

• Correct dynamic balance after replacement of parts.
• Fill grease through the grease nipple of the slip yoke joint after mounting the propeller shaft to the vehicle. (See
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF PROPELLER SHAFT.)

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Service standards (Unit: mm)
Location Maintenance item Standard value Limit Remedy
– Axial clearance of spider 0 to 0.15 – Adjust
Permissible amount of imbalance of propeller shaft 0.49 N·cm {50 gf·cm}
– – Adjust
(periphery of pipe) max./1600 rpm

Clearance between needle bearing and flange P10 –0.011 to 0.030

5, 6 0.1 Replace
yoke (“–” indicates interference.) P12 –0.012 to 0.037
5, 11, 13 Clearance between needle bearing and spider 0.02 to 0.08 0.2 Replace
Clearance between needle bearing and slip P10 –0.011 to 0.030
11, 15,
yoke joint or propeller shaft (“–” indicates inter- 0.1 Replace
19 P12 –0.012 to 0.037
ference.)

Play in rotating direction between slip yoke joint P10 0.07 to 0.18
15, 19 0.3 Replace
and propeller shaft spline P12 0.01 to 0.17
Correct or
19 Bend of propeller shaft 0 to 0.6 –
replace

Tightening torque (Unit: N·m {kgf·m})

Mark Parts to be tightened Tightening torque Remarks
P10 18 to 26 {1.8 to 2.7}
Bolt (needle bearing mounting) –
P12 35 to 53 {3.6 to 5.4}

Lubricant and/or sealant

Mark Points of application Specified lubricant and/or sealant Quantity
Supply through grease nipple
Wheel bearing grease
Inner periphery of cork seal As required
[NLGI No. 2 (Li soap)]
Propeller shaft spline

Special tools (Unit: mm)

Mark Tool name and shape Part No. Application

Spider rest
03724-13000 Press-fitting of needle bearing
A B C
φ43 5 φ70

Spider rest
03724-14000 Press-fitting of needle bearing
A B C D
54 22 5 φ70

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TANDEM PROPELLER SHAFT
Work before removal
Inspection: Axial clearance of spider
• Measure the clearance of needle bearing (shim adjusting allow-
ance= A – B).
• If the measurement exceeds the standard value, adjust the
clearance by changing thickness of the shim.
Types of shim: 0.1 mm, 0.2 mm
CAUTION
• The shims never protrude from the surfaces of the slip yoke
joint and propeller shaft.
• Use shims for both ends with the same thickness as much
as possible to ensure rotation balance.

Alignment mark: Propeller shaft

• To prevent assembly of wrong parts, make alignment marks on
slip yoke joint and propeller shaft.

Removal procedure
Removal: Needle bearing
• Make alignment marks on the needle bearing and spider.
• Force out the needle bearing halfway from the yoke using a
press, then remove it with a vise.

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Inspection procedure
Inspection: Clearance between needle bearing and spider
• If the measurement exceeds the limit, replace with the universal
joint spider kit.

Inspection: Play in rotating direction between slip yoke joint

and propeller shaft spline
• If the measurement exceeds the limit, replace the slip yoke joint
and propeller shaft in a set.

Inspection: Bend of propeller shaft

• Before measuring the bend of pipe, remove paint from the pro-
peller shaft where the dial gauge is set and the pipe is supported
with V blocks using a paint remover.
• Remove paint using care not to damage the pipe portion of the
shaft.
• Measure bend of propeller shaft at the center of its pipe portion.
• To measure the bend of propeller shaft, turn it fully once and
read the dial gauge indicator. The bend is one half of the indicat-
ed value.
• If the measurement is out of the standard value, correct the
bend with a press or replace the propeller shaft.
• Check the propeller shaft for cracks in the welded area after cor-
recting the bend using a press. If a crack is caused, replace the
propeller shaft instead of correcting it by welding.

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Installation procedure
Installation: Dust cap, retainer and cork seal
• After inserting the dust cap into the propeller shaft, carefully
open the retainer right and left, assemble it to the propeller shaft
and return it to the original condition.
• Apply grease to the inside circumference of the cork seal and
assemble it to the propeller shaft, facing it in the illustrated direc-
tion in the same method as the retainer.
• Apply sufficient grease to the splined portion of the propeller
shaft, then fit the propeller shaft into the slip yoke joint.
• Press the dust cap against the slip yoke joint in such a way that
the cork seal is compressed, and crimp its tabs to engage with
the recesses in the slip yoke joint.

Installation: Spider
• Fit grease nipple to the spider facing it in the illustrated direction.

• Install spiders on both ends of the propeller shaft so that their re-
spective grease nipple faces in the same direction.

Installation: Needle bearing

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Work after installation
Lubrication: Grease nipple
• Fill grease through the grease nipple until supplied grease over-
flows from four dust covers of the spider.
• If grease does not overflow from all of the four dust covers or
rust, water and dirt come out with grease, replace the spider with
the spider kit.

Inspection: Permissible imbalance amount of propeller shaft

[Inspection]
• Measure the balance amount (dynamic balance) of the propeller
shaft on a balancing machine.
• If the measurement deviates from the standard value, adjust the
balance amount in the following procedure.

[Adjustment]
• Attach appropriate balance pieces and lock plate so that the im-
balance amount comes within the standard value.
• After attaching, crimp the lock plate to lock the bolt.
• Maximum mass of balance piece allowable for one point is 120
g.
• Use a combination that keeps the number of balance pieces to a
minimum.

Types of lock plate and balance pieces

<P10>
Part name Mass Dimension A Thickness
Lock plate 8g 18 mm 0.8 mm
Balance piece 20 g 25 mm 1.6 mm
Balance piece 35 g 21.6 mm 3.2 mm
Balance piece 50 g 32.2 mm 3.2 mm

<P12>
Part name Mass Dimension A Thickness
Balance piece 7g 28 mm 0.35 mm
Balance piece 20 g 32 mm 1.0 mm
Balance piece 35 g 29 mm 2.0 mm
Balance piece 50 g 36 mm 2.3 mm

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REAR PROPELLER SHAFT <P140 (M)>

• Balance pieces may be located at the flange yoke, slip yoke joint and/or propeller shaft depending on propeller
shaft balancing necessities. This illustration shows their typical locations.

Disassembly sequence
1 Lock plate 8 Balance piece 15 Slip yoke joint
2 Balance piece (for adjustment) 16 Dust cap
(for adjustment) 9 Bearing case retainer 17 Retainer
3 Bearing case retainer 10 Shim 18 Cork seal
4 Shim 11 Needle bearing 19 Propeller shaft
5 Needle bearing 12 Grease nipple
6 Flange yoke 13 Spider : Non-reusable parts
7 Lock plate 14 Grease nipple

CAUTION
• Be careful not to damage the needle bearing because it is fitted with a seal.

Assembly sequence
Follow the disassembly sequence in reverse, except:
19→16→17→18→15

Repair kit: Universal joint spider kit

• Be sure to reinstall removed parts at their original positions.

• Correct dynamic balance after replacement of parts.
• Fill grease through the grease nipple of the slip yoke joint after mounting the propeller shaft to the vehicle. (See
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF PROPELLER SHAFT.)

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Service standards (Unit: mm)
Location Maintenance item Standard value Limit Remedy
– Axial clearance of spider 0 to 0.15 – Adjust
Permissible amount of imbalance of propeller shaft 0.49 N·cm {50 gf·cm}
– – Adjust
(periphery of pipe) max./1600 rpm
Clearance between needle bearing and flange yoke
5, 6 –0.012 to 0.037 0.1 Replace
(“–” indicates interference.)
5, 11, 13 Clearance between needle bearing and spider 0.03 to 0.08 0.2 Replace
Clearance between needle bearing and slip yoke joint
11, 15 –0.012 to 0.037 0.1 Replace
(“–” indicates interference.)
Play in rotating direction between slip yoke joint and
15, 19 0.01 to 0.17 0.3 Replace
propeller shaft spline
Correct or
19 Bend of propeller shaft 0 to 0.6 –
replace

Tightening torque (Unit: N·m {kgf·m})

Mark Parts to be tightened Tightening torque Remarks
Bolt (needle bearing mounting) 35 to 53 {3.6 to 5.4} –

Lubricant and/or sealant

Mark Points of application Specified lubricant and/or sealant Quantity
Supply through grease nipple
Wheel bearing grease
Inner periphery of cork seal As required
[NLGI No.2 (Li soap)]
Propeller shaft spline

Special tools (Unit: mm)

Mark Tool name and shape Part No. Application

Spider rest
03724-13000 Press-fitting of needle bearing
A B C
φ43 5 φ70

Spider rest
03724-14000 Press-fitting of needle bearing
A B C D
54 22 5 φ70

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Work before removal
Inspection: Axial clearance of spider
• Measure the clearance of needle bearing (shim adjusting allow-
ance= A – B).
• If the measurement exceeds the standard value, adjust the
clearance by changing thickness of the shim.
Types of shim: 0.1 mm, 0.2 mm
CAUTION
• The shims never protrude from the surfaces of the flange
yoke, slip yoke joint and propeller shaft.
• Use shims for both ends with the same thickness as much
as possible to ensure rotation balance.

Alignment mark: Propeller shaft

• To prevent assembly of wrong parts, make alignment marks on
flange yoke, slip yoke joint and propeller shaft.

Removal procedure
Removal: Needle bearing
• Make alignment marks on the needle bearing and spider.
• Pull the needle bearing out from the yoke using a press. Then,
hold it in a vise and pull it out.

Inspection procedure
Inspection: Clearance between needle bearing and spider
• If the measurement exceeds the limit, replace with the universal
joint spider kit.

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Inspection: Play between slip yoke joint and propeller shaft
spline
• If the measurement exceeds the limit, replace the slip yoke joint
and propeller shaft in a set.

Inspection: Bend of propeller shaft

• Before measuring the bend of pipe, remove paint from the pro-
peller shaft where the dial gauge is set and the pipe is supported
with V blocks using a paint remover.
• Remove paint using care not to damage the pipe portion of the
shaft.
• Measure bend of propeller shaft at the center of its pipe portion.
• To measure the bend of propeller shaft, turn it fully once and
read the dial gauge indicator. The bend is one half of the indicat-
ed value.
• If the measurement exceeds the limit, correct the bend with a
press or replace the propeller shaft.
• Check the propeller shaft for cracks in the welded area after cor-
recting the bend using a press. If a crack is caused, replace the
propeller shaft instead of correcting it by welding.

Installation procedure
Installation: Dust cap, retainer and cork seal
• After inserting the dust cap into the propeller shaft, carefully
open the retainer right and left, assemble it to the propeller shaft
and return it to the original condition.
• Apply grease to the inside circumference of the cork seal and
assemble it to the propeller shaft, facing it in the illustrated direc-
tion in the same method as the retainer.
• Apply sufficient grease to the splined portion of the propeller
shaft, then fit the propeller shaft into the slip yoke joint.
• Press the dust cap against the slip yoke joint in such a way that
the cork seal is compressed, and crimp its tabs to engage with
the recesses in the slip yoke joint.

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Installation: Spider
• Fit grease nipple to the spider facing it in the illustrated direction.

• Install spiders on both ends of the propeller shaft so that their re-
spective grease nipple faces in the same direction.

Installation: Needle bearing

Work after installation

Lubrication: Grease nipple
• Fill grease through the grease nipple until supplied grease over-
flows from four dust covers of the spider.
• If grease does not overflow from all of the four dust covers or
rust, water and dirt come out with grease, replace the spider with
the spider kit.

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Inspection: Permissible imbalance amount of propeller
shaft
[Inspection]
• Measure the balance amount (dynamic balance) of the propeller
shaft on a balancing machine.
• If the measurement deviates from the standard value, adjust the
balance amount in the following procedure.

[Adjustment]
• Dynamic balance may be corrected either by the polar coordi-
nate method or by the 90° component of force method.
• The 90° component of force method is preferable for balancing
the propeller shaft if the amount of imbalance is large because it
requires less balance pieces.

(1) Polar coordinate method

• Attach appropriate balance pieces to the illustrated points so
that the imbalance amount comes within the standard value.
• Maximum mass of balance piece allowable for one point is 120
g.
• Use a combination that keeps the number of balance pieces to a
minimum.

Types of balance pieces

Mass Dimension A Bend radius B Thickness
10 g 14 mm
20 g 28 mm
60 mm 2.3 mm
40 g 55.7 mm
60 g 83.5 mm

(2) 90° component of force method

• Attach appropriate balance pieces and lock plate so that the im-
balance amount comes within the standard value.
• After attaching, crimp the lock plate to lock the bolt.
• Maximum mass of balance piece allowable for one point is 120
g.
• Use a combination that keeps the number of balance pieces to a
minimum.

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Types of lock plate and balance pieces
Part name Mass Dimension A Thickness
Balance piece 7g 28 mm 0.4 mm
Balance piece 20 g 30 mm 1.0 mm
Balance piece 35 g 27 mm 2.0 mm
Balance piece 50 g 34 mm 2.3 mm

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M E M O

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REAR PROPELLER SHAFT <P152>

Disassembly sequence
1 Snap ring 5 Needle bearing 9 Propeller shaft
2 Needle bearing 6 Grease nipple
3 Flange yoke 7 Spider : Non-reusable parts
4 Snap ring 8 Slip yoke joint

CAUTION
• Be careful not to damage the needle bearing because it is fitted with a seal.

Assembly sequence
Follow the disassembly sequence in reverse.

Repair kit: Universal joint spider kit

• Be sure to reinstall removed parts at their original positions.

• Correct dynamic balance after replacement of parts.

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Service standards (Unit: mm)
Location Maintenance item Standard value Limit Remedy
– Axial clearance of spider 0 – Adjust
Permissible amount of imbalance of propeller shaft 1.42 N·cm {145 gf·cm}
– – Adjust
(periphery of pipe) max./2800 rpm
Clearance between needle bearing and flange yoke
2, 3 –0.037 to 0 0.1 Replace
(“–” indicates interference.)
2, 5, 7 Clearance between needle bearing and spider 0.02 to 0.07 0.1 Replace
Clearance between needle bearing and slip yoke joint
5, 8, 9 or propeller shaft –0.037 to 0 0.1 Replace
(“–” indicates interference.)
Play in rotating direction between slip yoke joint and
0.08 to 0.18 0.3
propeller shaft spline
8, 10 Replace
Play in radial direction between slip yoke joint and pro-
– 0.17
peller shaft spline.
Correct or
10 Bend of propeller shaft 0 to 0.6 –
replace

Lubricant and/or sealant

Mark Points of application Specified lubricant and/or sealant Quantity
Wheel bearing grease
Supply through grease nipple As required
[NLGI No.2 (Li soap)]

Special tools
Mark Tool name and shape Part No. Application

Snap ring
MH061001 Removal and installation of snap ring
represser

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REAR PROPELLER SHAFT <P152>
Work before removal
Inspection: Axial clearance of spider
• Measure the clearance of needle bearing pushing the needle
bearing downward strongly.
• If the measurement exceeds the standard value, replace the spi-
der with the kit.

Alignment mark: Propeller shaft

• To prevent assembly of wrong parts, make alignment marks on
flange yoke, slip yoke joint and propeller shaft.

Removal procedure
Removal: Snap ring

Removal: Needle bearing

• Make alignment marks on the needle bearing and spider.
• Pull the needle bearing out from the yoke using a press. Then,
hold it in a vise and pull it out.

Inspection procedure
Inspection: Clearance between needle bearing and spider
• If the measurement exceeds the limit, replace with the universal
joint spider kit.

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Inspection: Play in rotating direction between slip yoke joint
and propeller shaft spline
• If the measurement exceeds the limit, replace the slip yoke joint
and propeller shaft in a set.

Inspection: Play in radial direction between slip yoke joint

and propeller shaft
• Remove the grease on the spline of the propeller shaft.
• Put the propeller shaft on horizontal surface with drawing the
propeller shaft out by 45 mm and fix the dial gauge.
Lift the center of gravity of the propeller shaft (position that lifts
horizontally) and read the dial gauge.
• If the measured value exceeds the limit, replace the propeller
shaft.
• Apply the grease on the spline of propeller shaft after inspection.

Inspection: Bend of propeller shaft

• Before measuring the bend of pipe, remove paint from the pro-
peller shaft where the dial gauge is set and the pipe is supported
with V blocks using a paint remover.
• Remove paint using care not to damage the pipe portion of the
shaft.
• Measure bend of propeller shaft at the center of its pipe portion.
• To measure the bend of propeller shaft, turn it fully once and
read the dial gauge indicator. The bend is one half of the indicat-
ed value.
• If the measurement exceeds the limit, correct the bend with a
press or replace the propeller shaft.
• Check the propeller shaft for cracks in the welded area after cor-
recting the bend using a press. If a crack is caused, replace the
propeller shaft instead of correcting it by welding.

Installation procedure
Installation: Spider
• Fit grease nipple to the spider facing it in the illustrated direction.

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REAR PROPELLER SHAFT <P152>
• Install spiders on both ends of the propeller shaft so that their re-
spective grease nipple faces in the same direction.

Installation: Snap ring

• Install the snap ring by following the removal sequence in re-
verse.
(See “ Removal: Snap ring”.)

Work after installation

Lubrication: Grease nipple
• Fill grease through the grease nipple until supplied grease over-
flows from four dust covers of the spider.
• If grease does not overflow from all of the four dust covers or
rust, water and dirt come out with grease, replace the spider with
the spider kit.

Inspection: Permissible imbalance amount of propeller

shaft
[Inspection]
• Measure the balance amount (dynamic balance) of the propeller
shaft on a balancing machine.
• If the measurement deviates from the standard value, adjust the
balance amount in the following procedure.

[Adjustment]
• Attach appropriate balance pieces to the illustrated points so
that the imbalance amount comes within the standard value.
• Maximum mass of balance piece allowable for one point is 150
g.
• Use a combination that keeps the number of balance pieces to a
minimum.

Types of balance pieces

Mass Dimension A Thickness
20 g 17 mm
40 g 34 mm
3.0 mm
60 g 51 mm
80 g 68 mm

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M E M O

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FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT <P140 (M)>

• Balance piece installing position (at flange yoke or propeller shaft) depends on the unbalance of the propeller
shaft. This illustration is an example.

Disassembly sequence
1 Lock plate 10 Shim 19 Center bearing
2 Balance piece (for adjustment) 11 Needle bearing 20 Relief valve
3 Bearing case retainer 12 Grease nipple 21 Grease nipple
4 Shim 13 Spider 22 Center bearing case
5 Needle bearing 14 Washer 23 Propeller shaft
6 Flange yoke 15 Companion flange
7 Lock plate 16 Cushion rubber : Non-reusable parts
8 Balance piece (for adjustment) 17 Oil seal
9 Bearing case retainer 18 Snap ring

CAUTION
• Be careful not to damage the needle bearing because it is fitted with a seal.

Assembly sequence
Follow the disassembly sequence in reverse.

Repair kit: Universal joint spider kit

• Be sure to reinstall removed parts at their original positions.

• Correct dynamic balance after replacement of parts.

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Service standards (Unit: mm)
Location Maintenance item Standard value Limit Remedy
– Axial clearance of spider 0 to 0.15 – Adjust
Permissible amount of imbalance of propeller shaft 0.49 N·cm {50 gf·cm}
– – Adjust
(periphery of pipe) max./1600 rpm
Clearance between needle bearing and flange yoke
5, 6 –0.012 to 0.037 0.1 Replace
(‘‘–’’ indicates interference.)
5, 11, 13 Clearance between needle bearing and spider 0.03 to 0.08 0.2 Replace
Clearance between needle bearing and propeller shaft
11, 23 –0.012 to 0.037 0.1 Replace
(‘‘–’’ indicates interference.)
Correct or
23 Bend of propeller shaft 0 to 0.6 –
replace

Tightening torque (Unit: N·m {kgf·m})

Mark Parts to be tightened Tightening torque Remarks
Bolt (needle bearing mounting) 35 to 53 {3.6 to 5.4} –
Nut (companion flange mounting) 670 to 900 {68 to 92} –

Lubricant and/or sealant

Mark Points of application Specified lubricant and/or sealant Quantity
Supply through grease nipple
Wheel bearing grease
Oil seal lips As required
[NLGI No. 2 (Li soap)]
Fill the area between balls of center bearing
Propeller shaft spline Loctite 601 As required

Special tools (Unit: mm)

Mark Tool name and shape Part No. Application

Spider rest
03724-13000 Press-fitting of needle bearing
A B C
φ43 5 φ70

Spider rest
03724-14000 Press-fitting of needle bearing
A B C D
54 22 5 φ70

Socket wrench Removal and installation of compan-

MH061519
ion flange mounting nut
A
55

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Mark Tool name and shape Part No. Application

Gear puller MH061102 Removal of center bearing

Work before removal

Inspection: Axial clearance of spider
• Measure the clearance of needle bearing (shim adjusting allow-
ance= A – B).
• If the measurement exceeds the standard value, adjust the
clearance by changing thickness of the shim.
Types of shim: 0.1 mm, 0.2 mm

NOTE
• Never allow the shim to protrude from the flange yoke sur-
face.
• Use shims for both ends with the same thickness as much
as possible to ensure rotation balance.

Alignment mark: Propeller shaft

• To prevent assembly of wrong parts, make alignment marks on
flange yoke, companion flange and propeller shaft.

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Removal procedure
Removal: Needle bearing
• Make alignment marks on the needle bearing and spider.
• Force out the needle bearing halfway from the yoke using a
press, then remove it with a vise.

Removal: Center bearing

• Using , remove the center bearing with the aid of the attach-
ment.

Inspection procedure
Inspection: Clearance between needle bearing and spider
• If the measurement is higher than the limit, replace with the uni-
versal joint spider kit.

Inspection: Bend of propeller shaft

• Before measuring the bend of pipe, remove paint from the pro-
peller shaft where the dial gauge is set and the pipe is supported
with V blocks using a paint remover.
• Measure bend of propeller shaft at the center of its pipe portion.
• To measure the bend of propeller shaft, turn it fully once and
read the dial gauge indicator. The bend is one half of the indicat-
ed value.
• If the measurement deviates from the standard value, correct
the bend with a press or replace the propeller shaft.
CAUTION
• Remove paint using care not to damage the pipe portion of
the shaft.
• Check the propeller shaft for cracks in the welded area after
correcting the bend using a press. If a crack is caused, re-
place the propeller shaft instead of correcting it by welding.

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Installation procedure
Installation: Center bearing
• Fill space between balls of the center bearing with grease.

Installation: Oil seal

• Apply grease to the oil seal lip.
• Install the oil seal in the illustrated direction, aligning it with the
end face of the center bearing case.

Installation: Cushion rubber

• Fit the illustrated portion of the cushion rubber in the illustrated
portion of the center bearing case by aligning them. If it is diffi-
cult to fit it in, apply soapy water for smooth fitting.
CAUTION
• Grease deteriorates cushion rubber. Be sure to use soapy
water.

• Assemble the cushion rubber so that grease nipple mounting

holes face downward.

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Installation: Grease nipple
• Fit grease nipple to the spider facing it in the illustrated direction.

Installation: Needle bearing

Work after installation

Lubrication: Grease nipple
• Fill grease through the grease nipple until supplied grease over-
flows from four dust covers of the spider.
• If grease does not overflow from all of the four dust covers or
rust, water and dirt come out with grease, replace the spider with
the spider kit.
• Fill grease through the grease nipple until supplied grease over-
flows from the relief valve of the center bearing.

Inspection: Permissible imbalance amount of propeller

shaft
[Inspection]
• Measure the balance amount (dynamic balance) of the propeller
shaft on a balancing machine.
• If the measurement deviates from the standard value, adjust the
balance amount in the following procedure.

[Adjustment]
• Dynamic balance may be corrected either by the polar coordi-
nate method or by the 90° component of force method.
CAUTION
• The 90° component of force method is preferable for bal-
ancing the propeller shaft if the amount of imbalance is
large because it requires less balance pieces.
• Use the polar coordinate method for balance correction on
the center bearing-installed side of propeller shaft.

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(1) Polar coordinate method
• Attach appropriate balance pieces and lock plate to the illustrat-
ed points so that the unbalance amount comes within the stan-
dard value.
• Maximum balance piece allowance for one point is 120 g.
• Use a combination that keeps the number of balance pieces to a
minimum.

Types of balance pieces

Radius B of the
Mass Dimension A Thickness
bend
10 g 14 mm
20 g 28 mm
60 mm 2.3 mm
40 g 55.7 mm
60 g 83.5 mm

(2) 90° component of force method

• Attach appropriate balance pieces and lock plate to the illustrat-
ed points so that the unbalance amount comes within the stan-
dard value.
• Maximum balance piece allowance for one point is 120 g.
• Use a combination that keeps the number of balance pieces to a
minimum.

Types of lock plate and balance pieces

Part name Mass Dimension A Thickness
Balance piece 7g 28 mm 0.4 mm
Balance piece 20 g 30 mm 1.0 mm
Balance piece 35 g 27 mm 2.0 mm
Balance piece 50 g 34 mm 2.3 mm

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Disassembly sequence
1 Snap ring 6 Grease nipple 11 Flange shaft
2 Needle bearing 7 Spider 12 Flinger
3 Flange yoke 8 Center bolt 13 Propeller shaft
4 Snap ring 9 Center bearing
5 Needle bearing 10 Flinger : Non-reusable parts

CAUTION
• Be careful not to damage the needle bearing because it is fitted with a seal.

Assembly sequence
Follow the disassembly sequence in reverse.

Repair kit: Universal joint spider kit

• Be sure to reinstall removed parts at their original positions.

• Correct dynamic balance after replacement of parts.

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Service standards (Unit: mm)
Location Maintenance item Standard value Limit Remedy
– Axial clearance of spider 0 – Adjust
Permissible amount of imbalance of propeller shaft 1.42 N·cm {145 gf·cm}
– – Adjust
(periphery of pipe) max./2800 rpm
Clearance between needle bearing and flange yoke
2, 3 –0.037 to 0 0.1 Replace
(“–” indicates interference.)
2, 5, 7 Clearance between needle bearing and spider 0.02 to 0.07 0.1 Replace
Clearance between needle bearing and propeller shaft
5, 13 –0.037 to 0 0.1 Replace
(“–” indicates interference.)
Correct or
13 Bend of propeller shaft 0 to 0.6 –
replace

Tightening torque (Unit: N·m {kgf·m})

Mark Parts to be tightened Tightening torque Remarks
Center bolt 350 {36} –

Lubricant and/or sealant

Mark Points of application Specified lubricant and/or sealant Quantity
Wheel bearing grease
Supply through grease nipple As required
[NLGI No.2 (Li soap)]
Multipurpose grease
[NLGI No.2 (Li-Ca soap)]
or
Flange shaft spline As required
Molybdenum disulfied
multipurpose grease
[NLGI No.2 (Li soap)]

Special tools (Unit: mm)

Mark Tool name and shape Part No. Application

Snap ring
MH061001 Removal and installation of snap ring
represser

Flange shaft installer

Installation of center bearing and
A B C D MK503662
flinger
φ102 φ85 φ78 120

Demount bolt
A B MK503615 Removal of flange shaft
230 M20 × 1.5

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Work before removal
Inspection: Axial clearance of spider
• Measure the clearance of needle bearing pushing the needle
bearing downward strongly.
• If the measurement exceeds the standard value, replace the spi-
der with the kit.

Alignment mark: Propeller shaft

• To prevent assembly of wrong parts, make alignment marks on
flange yoke, slip yoke joint and propeller shaft.

Removal procedure
Removal: Snap ring

Removal: Needle bearing

• Make alignment marks on the needle bearing and spider.
• Pull the needle bearing out from the yoke using a press. Then,
hold it in a vise and pull it out.

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Removal: Flange shaft and center bearing
• Remove the flange shaft from the propeller shaft together with
the center bearing, using and a commercially available
puller.
• Remove the center bearing from the flange shaft by pressing it
against an aluminum block or the like.

Inspection procedure
Inspection: Clearance between needle bearing and spider
• If the measurement exceeds the limit, replace with the universal
joint spider kit.

Inspection: Bend of propeller shaft

• Before measuring the bend of pipe, remove paint from the pro-
peller shaft where the dial gauge is set and the pipe is supported
with V blocks using a paint remover.
• Remove paint using care not to damage the pipe portion of the
shaft.
• Measure bend of propeller shaft at the center of its pipe portion.
• To measure the bend of propeller shaft, turn it fully once and
read the dial gauge indicator. The bend is one half of the indicat-
ed value.
• If the measurement exceeds the limit, correct the bend with a
press or replace the propeller shaft.
• Check the propeller shaft for cracks in the welded area after cor-
recting the bend using a press. If a crack is caused, replace the
propeller shaft instead of correcting it by welding.

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Installation procedure
Installation: Flingers
• Grease the splined section of the flange shaft.
• Install the flingers onto the flange shaft and propeller shaft using
which must be oriented as shown in the illustration.

Installation: Center bearing

• Install the center bearing onto the flange shaft using which
must be oriented as shown in the illustration.

Installation: Spider
• Fit grease nipple to the spider facing it in the illustrated direction.

Installation: Snap ring

• Install the snap ring by following the removal sequence in re-
verse.
(See “ Removal: Snap ring”.)

Work after installation

Lubrication: Grease nipple
• Fill grease through the grease nipple until supplied grease over-
flows from four dust covers of the spider.
• If grease does not overflow from all of the four dust covers or
rust, water and dirt come out with grease, replace the spider with
the spider kit.

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Inspection: Permissible imbalance amount of propeller
shaft
[Inspection]
• Measure the balance amount (dynamic balance) of the propeller
shaft on a balancing machine.
• If the measurement deviates from the standard value, adjust the
balance amount in the following procedure.

[Adjustment]
• Attach appropriate balance pieces to the illustrated points so
that the imbalance amount comes within the standard value.
• Maximum mass of balance piece allowable for one point is 150
g.
• Use a combination that keeps the number of balance pieces to a
minimum.

Types of balance pieces

Mass Dimension A Thickness
20 g 17 mm
40 g 34 mm
3.0 mm
60 g 51 mm
80 g 68 mm

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