Propeller Shaft Removal And Installation: Installation

Reverse removal procedure to install propeller shaft noting the following points.

• Clean and inspect sliding portion of propeller shaft end (where oil seal contacts) before installation and if even small dent or scratch exists, correct end clean it again.

  Then apply grease inside splines of propeller shaft.

  "B": Grease 99000-25010SUZUKI Super Grease A 

  Fig 1: Identifying Splines Of Propeller Shaft

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• Install propeller shaft aligning match marks. Otherwise, vibration may occur during driving.
• Use the following specification to torque universal joint flange nuts and bolts. For front propeller shaft flange bolt (front differential side), apply thread lock cement to thread part of bolts if reused.
• Fill transfer oil, if removed front propeller shaft referring to Transfer Oil Change:MOTOR - SHIFT TYPE (TRANSFER WITH SHIFT ACTUATOR) or Transfer Oil Change:NON - SHIFT TYPE (TRANSFER WITHOUT SHIFT ACTUATOR) .

  "A": Thread lock cement 99000-32110Thread Lock Cement Super 1322 

  Tightening torque 

  Front propeller shaft flange bolt a: 30 N.m (3.0 kg-m, 22.0 lb-ft) 

  Rear propeller shaft flange nut b: 85 N.m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft) 

  Fig 2: Identifying Front Propeller Shaft Flange Bolts

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