Rodeo Sport 4WD V6-3.2L (2002)
Drive/Propeller Shaft: Service and Repair
Rear Propeller Shaft
Rear Propeller Shaft and Associated Parts
Removal
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
Note: Apply alignment marks on the flange at the rear propeller shaft both front and rear side.
2. Remove transfer side bolt, nut and washer (4X4 model only).
3. Remove rear axle side bolt, nut and washer.
4. Remove rear propeller shaft.
Note: Plug the hole of the transmission rear end to prevent oil leakage (4 X 2 model only).
Installation
Note: Never install the shaft assembly backwards.
Never insert bar between yoke lugs when tightening or removing bolts.
Completely remove the dust or foreign matter from the connecting surface of flange coupling on each end of the propeller shaft.
1. Align the mark applied during disassembly.
2. Install rear propeller shaft and tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
Torque: 63 Nm (46 ft. lbs.)