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DRIVESHAFT

M-16parts diagram

DOUBLE OFFSET JOINT

Inspection / Removal / Installation

  1. 1
    Inspect the driveshaft, referring to Inspection.
  2. 2
    Remove in the order shown in the figure, referring to Removal Note.
    Exploded view of the rear driveshaft installation showing the rear wheel (1), locknut (2 REPLACE), and driveshaft (3). Tightening torques labeled on the figure: 88—118 N·m (9—12 m-kg, 65—87 ft-lb) at the rear wheel; 46—67 N·m (4.7—6.8 m-kg, 34—49 ft-lb) at an intermediate fastener; 54—64 N·m (5.5—6.5 m-kg, 40—47 ft-lb) at the inner driveshaft end; 216—294 N·m (22—30 m-kg, 159—217 ft-lb) at the locknut.
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  3. 3
    Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to Installation Note.
  4. 4
    After installation, adjust the rear wheel alignment. (Refer to Section R.)
Parts DiagramFig. fig1
#Part NameNotes
1Rear wheel—
2LocknutInstallation Note page M-17
3DriveshaftRemoval Note page M-16; Overhaul page M-18
Rear wheel
88 - 118N·m
Intermediate fastener
46 - 67N·m
Inner driveshaft
54 - 64N·m
Locknut
216 - 294N·m

Inspection

Driveshaft

Driveshaft inspection

  1. 1
    Check the dust boot on the driveshaft for cracks, damage, leaking grease, and a loose boot band.
    Photograph showing the driveshaft installed at the rear wheel, with the dust boot visible — for inspection of boot condition.
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  2. 2
    Check the driveshaft for bending, cracks, and wear of joints or splines.
  3. 3
    Repair or replace the driveshaft if necessary.

Removal note

Driveshaft

Before removing the driveshaft, mark the driveshaft and output shaft for proper installation.
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See also

RM-16DRIVESHAFTM-18DRIVESHAFT

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