| Inspection |
| 1. |
Check the front and rear flexible couplings for cracks or damage. |
| 2. |
Inspect the flexible coupling centering bushing.If the busing is damaged, replace the propeller shaft assembly.
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| 1. |
Install a dial indicator with its needle on the center of front propeller shaft or rear propeller shaft. |
| 2. |
Turn the propeller shaft slowly and check the runout. Repeat this procedure for the other propeller shaft.
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| 1. |
Check that the spider bearing rotates smoothly. |
| 2. |
Check that there is no play in the spider bearing and replace the propeller shaft if necessary.
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| Removal |
| 1. |
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. |
| 2. |
Remove the muffler.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Muffler") |
| 3. |
Loosen the mount bolts and then aluminum cover (A).
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| 4. |
Remove the center bearing bracket (A) mounting bolts.
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| 5. |
Remove the cross member (A), stay mounting bracket (B). [2WD]
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| 6. |
After making a match mark (C) on the rubber coupling (A) and
rear differential companion (B), remove the propeller shaft mounting
bolts (D).[4WD]
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| 7. |
Make the alignment marks (C) on the rubber coupling of the
propeller (A) and companion, and the corresponding marks on the
differential carrier (B), and then remove the propeller shaft tightening
bolt (D).
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| 8. |
Install in the reverse order of removal. |
Components Location 1. Propeller shaft2. Center bearing bracket
Removal 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the trunk lid panel. (Refer to Body - "Trunk Lid Back Panel") 3. Remove the license lamp after disengaging the license lamp mounting clip (A) 4. Remove the license lamp assembly after disconnecting the license connector (A).
Description Control Function This system supports 2 kinds of main function. (Rear video display function, Expected trace of wheels display function) The Rear video display and the expected trace of wheels display operate according to Vehicle speed condition and Gear position.