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Chapter 4  Propeller Shaft

Section 1  Propeller Shaft

Propeller shaft is constant velocity propeller shaft, consisting of tripod constant velocity universal joint and

Rzeppa constant velocity univeral joint, where the tripod one is on the differential side and the Rzeppa one is

on the wheel side.

Structure

Symptom Table

The table below is helpful to find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely

cause of the problem. Check each part in order. Repair or replace these parts or assemblies if necessary.

Symptom

 Inspection A rea

1 ．

Rzeppa Constant velocity universal joint (w orn)

2．

Tripod constant velocity universal joint (w orn)

N oise

Rzeppa Type

Tripod Type

Rzeppa Constant Velocity Joint

Tripod Constant Velocity Joint

1. Case  2.Steel Ball   3.Rzeppa   
4.Inner Star Race    5.Semi-shaft

1.Case    2.Tripod Assembly  
3.Semi-shaft

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Components

 1.   Rzeppa Constant velocity universal joint

2.

Snap ring

3. Clip Band

4.

Rzeppa Type Constant velocity universal joint boot

5. Band

6.

Shaft

7. Band

8.

Tripod constant velocity universal joint boot

9. Band

10. Snap ring

11. Tripod constant velocity universal joint

12. Snap ring

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Service

1. Remove the front wheel
2. Remove the ABS sensor signal wire
3. Remove the propeller shaft fixing nut

(1) Remove the cotter pin of the propeller shaft fixing nut

(2) loosen the propeller shaft fixing nut

4. Separate the steering tie rod

(1) Remove the cotter pin and the nut

(2) Separate the tie rod ball stud pin from the knuckle.

5. Detach the swing arm assembly.

(1) Remove the lower swing arm assembly ball stud pin lock bolt and nut on the knuckle

(2) Detach the lower swing arm assembly ball stud pin from the knuckle

6. Remove the constant velocity propeller shaft assembly Appropriately pull the brake outward, use a 

rubber hammer or brass bar to tap the propeller shaft to remove it

Notice: Actions shall be taken to prevent the propeller from being dropped off, do not damage

the boot and the oil seal

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Inspect the propeller shaft assembly

(1) Check the tripod constant velocity universal joint for looseness

(2) Check the sliding shaft for smooth movement

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(3) Check the Rzeppa Constant velocity universal joint for looseness

(4) Check the boot for damage

Notice: Check that the propeller shaft assembly is placed horizontal.

8. Disassemble the tripod constant velocity universal joint boot Use screwdriver to loose the tripod constant

velocity universal joint boot band, remove the boot

Notice: Replace the band if it is distorted

9. Disassembly the tripod constant velocity universal joint

(1) Remove the old grease

(2) Use the mark pen to place a matchmark on the inboard and outboard joint

Notice: Do not punch the marks

(3)

Remove the outboard knuckle

(4)

Use snap ring pliers to remove the snap ring

(5)

Use mark pen to place matchmarks on the tripod ball joint and outboard joint

(6)

Use brass bar and hammer to remove the tripod ball joint

Notice: Do not tap the roller

Mark

Brass Bar

Mark