Isuzu Amigo / Axiom / Trooper / Rodeo / VehiCross. Manual - part 132

4C–28

DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM

Special Tools

ILLUSTRATION

TOOL NO.

TOOL NAME

J–39378

Remover and Installer;

Front Axle mount

bushing

J– 26941

Remover; Bearing

needle

J–2619–01

Hammer; Sliding

J–41693

Installer; Oil seal

J–41694

Installer; Bearing needle

J–8092

Grip

ILLUSTRATION

TOOL NO.

TOOL NAME

J–36827

Wrench; Hub nut

J–36829

Installer; Inner bearing

J–36828

Installer; Outer bearing

J–36830

Installer; Oil seal

4C–29

DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM

Propeller Shaft

General Description

401R200001

Legend

(1) Front Propeller Shaft
(2) Rear Propeller Shaft;

Aluminum Tube with Flange Yoke Type (for
4

×

2 model)

(3) Rear Propeller Shaft;

Steel Tube Type (for 4

×

4 model)

Torque is transmitted from the transmission to the axle
through the propeller shaft and universal joint assembles.
All propeller shafts are the balanced tubular type. A
splined slip joint is provided in some drivelines.

D

Since the propeller shaft is balanced carefully,
welding or any other modification is not permitted.

D

Alignment marks should be applied to each propeller
shaft before removal.

D

Park, turn the engine off and apply the parking brake
to secure the vehicle.

D

Carefully attach the propeller shaft to the vise, do not
overtighten the vise when securing the propeller
shaft, this may cause deformation.

4C–30

DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM

Front Propeller Shaft

General Description

Since the propeller shaft is balanced carefully, welding or
any other modifications are not permitted.
Alignment marks should be applied to each propeller
shaft before removal.

401R200004

4C–31

DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM

Front Propeller Shaft and Associated Parts

401R200006

Legend

(1) Bolt, and Washer (Front Axle Side)
(2) Front Propeller Shaft (with TOD)

(3) Bolt and Washer (Transfer Side)
(4) BJ Constant Velocity Joint
(5) LJ Constant Velocity Joint

Removal

1. Jack up the vehicle and support it on the chassis

stands.

2. Gear shift lever should be placed in neutral position

and parking brake released.

3. Remove the exhaust and transfer protectors.

NOTE: Apply alignment marks on the flange at the front
propeller shaft both front and rear side. 

401RS020