■ PROPELLER SHAFT LOCATION INDEX

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Propeller shaft
(See PROPELLER SHAFT ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION.)
1 (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(See PROPELLER SHAFT INSPECTION.)

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1.Measure the propeller shaft center runout using the dial gauge.

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Propeller shaft maximum runout

0.8 mm {0.031 in}

• If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the propeller shaft as a single component.
(SeePROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.Inspect the play and rotation of the joint by turning the universal joint in the directions shown by the
arrows.

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Propeller shaft rotation torque

0.3—1.4 N·m {3.1—14.0 kgf·cm, 2.7—12.0 in·lbf}

• If it is not within the specification, replace the propeller shaft. (SeePROPELLER SHAFT
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

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Joint Area Excessive Play Inspection

1.Shake the universal joint by hand and verify that there is no excessive play.

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• If there is any excessive play, replace the propeller shaft. (SeePROPELLER SHAFT
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

Propeller Shaft Runout Inspection

Caution

• Do not rotate the propeller shaft using engine force when inspecting.

1.Shift to neutral position and release the parking brake.

2.Rotate the rear wheel by hand and inspect the propeller shaft runout at the two locations shown in the
figure.

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Standard propeller shaft runout (on-vehicle)

0.8 mm {0.031 in}

• If it exceeds the standard specification, replace the propeller shaft. (SeePROPELLER SHAFT
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

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Caution

• If the constant velocity joint is bent during propeller shaft removal/installation or transportation after
servicing, the constant velocity joint boot may contact the metallic cover and the boot may be
damaged. Insert a rag between the boot and the metallic cover before servicing to protect the boot

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1.Remove the floor under cover No.1. (See FLOOR UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.Remove the floor under cover No.2. (See FLOOR UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.Remove the insulator (exhaust system). (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

[SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5 (WITHOUT CYLINDER DEACTIVATION)].) (See EXHAUST
SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5 (WITH CYLINDER DEACTIVATION)].) (See
EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-D 2.2].)

4.Remove the tunnel member. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0,
SKYACTIV-G 2.5 (WITHOUT CYLINDER DEACTIVATION)].) (See EXHAUST SYSTEM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5 (WITH CYLINDER DEACTIVATION)].) (See EXHAUST
SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-D 2.2].)

5.Remove the brace bar. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0,
SKYACTIV-G 2.5 (WITHOUT CYLINDER DEACTIVATION)].) (See EXHAUST SYSTEM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5 (WITH CYLINDER DEACTIVATION)].) (See EXHAUST
SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-D 2.2].)

6.For SKYACTIV-G 2.5 (With cylinder deactivation) vehicles, perform the following procedure.

(1)Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.) (2)Remove the TWC from the mount rubber.

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(3)Disconnect the exhaust shutter valve connector. (4)Disconnect the wiring harness clips.
(5)Remove the nut.

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(6)Disconnect the bracket from the TWC. (7)Disconnect the TWC from the main silencer. (See
EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5 (WITH CYLINDER
DEACTIVATION)].) (8)Suspend the TWC using a cable as shown in the figure.

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7.For SKYACTIV-D 2.2 vehicles, perform the following procedure.

(1)Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.) (2)Disconnect the quick release connector from the urea
injector. (See UREA INJECTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-D 2.2].) (See QUICK
RELEASE CONNECTOR (EMISSION SYSTEM) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-D 2.2].)
(3)Remove the clip.

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(4)Remove the bolts.

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(5)Set the bracket aside. (6)Remove the SCR converter from the mount rubber.

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(7)Disconnect the SCR converter from the main silencer. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-D 2.2].) (8)Suspend the SCR converter using a cable as
shown in the figure.

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8.Remove in the order indicated in the figure.

9.Install in the reverse order of removal.

10.Perform a road test and verify that there is no abnormal vibration or noise.

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 Nut (rear)
(See Propeller Shaft Removal Note.)
1
(See Propeller Shaft Installation Note.)

Nut (front)
(See Propeller Shaft Removal Note.)
2
(See Propeller Shaft Installation Note.)

Nut (center bearing support)

(See Propeller Shaft Removal Note.)
3
(See Propeller Shaft Installation Note.)

4 Bush, spacer

5 Washer

Propeller shaft
(See Propeller Shaft Removal Note.)
6
(See Propeller Shaft Installation Note.)

Propeller Shaft Removal Note

Caution

• Do not mark with a punch to prevent imbalance.

1.Before removing the nut, place alignment marks on the companion flange (front) and constant velocity
joint, and on the coupling component (rear) and yoke.

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2.Loosen the nuts (front, rear, center bearing support).

3.Remove the front and rear nuts.

Caution

• Propeller shaft is attached to the stud.

4.Press the propeller shaft and remove it from the rear side.

Caution

• Do not bend the propeller shaft to the extent that it interferes with the boot.

5.Remove the center bearing support nut, then remove the propeller shaft

Propeller Shaft Installation Note

Caution

• If the nuts are loosened, verify that the stud bolt tightening torque against the coupling is 6.4 N·m
{65 kgf·cm, 57 in·lbf} or more. If the tightening torque is less than 6.4 N·m
{65 kgf·cm, 57 in·lbf}, tighten the stud bolt with 6.4—9.6 N·m {66—97
kgf·cm, 57—84 in·lbf}.

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• When loosening the nut, if a nut is stuck to a stud bolt, replace the stud bolt with a new one.

• When replacing the stud bolts, clean off oil and foreign matter on the bolts and coupling installation
areas in advance.

Note

• The stud bolts are entirely threaded with no front/rear distinction.

1.Degrease the tightening area.

2.Align the alignment marks, and temporarily install the nuts (front, rear, center bearing support).

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Caution

• Do not bend the propeller shaft to the extent that it interferes with the boot.

3.Tighten the nut (front) with specified torque first, and then install the other nuts.

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