Propeller Shaft Assembly: Replacement

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lexus IS 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: Be careful not to grip the propeller shaft tube too tightly in the vise as will cause deformation.
  1. REPLACE CENTER SUPPORT BEARING 
    1. Using a chisel and hammer, unstake the staked part of the nut.
    2. Mount the intermediate shaft sub-assembly in a vise.
    3. Using SST to hold the universal joint flange, remove the nut.

      SST 09930-00021

    4. Remove the washer plate.
      Fig 1: Removing Universal Joint Flange Nut
      G01315362Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Place matchmarks on the universal joint flange and intermediate shaft.
      Fig 2: Placing Matchmarks On Universal Joint Flange And Intermediate Shaft
      G01315363Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Using SST, remove the universal joint flange.

      (SST 09950-40011 (09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04030, 09954-04010, 09955-04061, 09957-04010, 09958-04011)

    7. Remove the 2 washers.
    8. Remove the center support bearing.
      Fig 3: Removing Universal Joint Flange
      G01315364Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    9. Install a new center support bearing to intermediate shaft.

      HINT:

      Install the center support bearing in the direction as shown in figure.

    10. Install the 2 washers.
      Fig 4: Locating Installation Direction Of Center Support Bearing
      G01315365Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    11. Align the matchmarks on the universal joint flange and intermediate shaft, and install the universal joint flange.

      HINT:

      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.

    12. Install the washer plate.
      Fig 5: Aligning Matchmarks On Universal Joint Flange And Intermediate Shaft
      G01315366Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    13. Using SST to hold the flange, install a new nut.

      SST 09330-00021

      Torque: 181 N.m (1,850 kgf.cm, 134 ft.lbf) 

    14. Loosen the nut.
    15. Torque the nut again.

      Torque: 69 N.m (700 kgf.cm, 51 ft.lbf) 

    16. Using a chisel and hammer, stake the nut.
      Fig 6: Installing Flange Nut
      G01315367Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. REPLACE DUST COVER 
    1. Mount the intermediate shaft sub-assembly in a vise.
    2. Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove the dust cover.
      Fig 7: Removing Dust Cover
      G01315368Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using SST and press, install a new dust cover.

      SST 09316-60011 (09316-00011)

      Fig 8: Installing Dust Cover
      G01315369Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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