Isuzu Amigo / Axiom / Trooper / Rodeo / VehiCross. Manual - part 133

4C–32

DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM

401RW053

401RW052

4. Remove bolt, nut and washer (Front axle side).
5. Remove bolt, nut and washer (Transfer side).
6. Remove front propeller shaft.

NOTE: When removing, installing or carring the front
propeller shaft, be sure to wrap a piece of cloth around the
part of the boot with which fittings may interfere so that the
boot can be protected. The boot may be damaged if
bending force is applied to the constant velocity joint of
the shaft.

401RW051

Installation

NOTE: Never install the shaft assembly backwards.
Completely remove the black paint from the connecting
surface of flange coupling on each end of propeller shaft.
Clean so that no foreign matter will be caught in between.

1. Align the mark which was applied at removal. Install

front propeller shaft and tighten the bolts to the
specified torque.

Torque: 63 N·m  (46 lb ft)

2. Install the exhaust and transfer protectors.

Constant Velocity Joint

NOTE: LJ and BJ constant velocity joints are
unremovable types. Check the joint for play and the boot
for damage, wear, and leak of grease. If abnormality is
found, replace propeller shaft as an assembly.

4C–33

DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM

Play in Constant Velocity Joint

Position the shaft in a vise between two pieces of wood,
then secure.
Test for shaft movement by attempting to move back and
forth, and side to side.
Secure as needed.

401RW050

401RW049

Boot of Constant Velocity Joint

Check the following: boot (2) for crack, damage and
grease leakage, the boot band (1) for looseness and
damage, and both sides of the joint for gease leakage
coming from the cover press-in parts (3).

401RW048

401RW047

4C–34

DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM

Front Axle Flange Run-out

1. Set a dial gage at right angle near the outer

circumference of the flange face and check the
run-out of the flange face.

Limit: 0.15 mm (0.006 in)

401RW046

2. Set a dial gage at right angle near the inner

circumference and check the run-out of the flange.

Limit: 0.15 mm (0.006 in)

401RW045

3. If vibration is felt during the 4H AUTO drive, disconnct

the propeller shaft at the front axle. Reinstall the
propeller shaft at 60

°

, 120

°

, 180

°

, 240

°

, and  300

°

and conduct test drive in each position and check if
there is vibration.

401RW044

4C–35

DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM

Main Data and Specifications

General Specifications

Engine

6VE1(3.5 L)

Transmission

A/T with TOD

Construction

Hollow steel tube with constant velocty joints.

Outside diameter

40.0 mm (1.57 in)

Length

597 mm (23.50 in)

Torque Specifications

401R200005