Tacoma Regular Cab 4WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (1997)
ASSEMBLY
HINT: When replacing the propeller shaft, install the new parts facing, as shown in the illustration.
1. Install center support bearing on intermediate shaft.
Install the center support bearing and spacer.
HINT: Install the center support bearing with the cutout toward the rear.
2. Install flange on intermediate shaft.
a. Coat the splines of the intermediate shaft with MP grease.
b. Place the flange on the shaft and align the matchmarks.
HINT: If replacing either the center flange or intermediate shaft, reassemble them so that the front flange yoke of the intermediate shaft and the
rear flange yoke of the propeller shaft are facing in the same direction.
c. Install the spacer.