TOYOTA PREVIA 91-97 REPAIR MANUAL

DRIVE TRAIN 7-27

Fig. 88 Make sure the matchmarks line up when installing the

driveshaft

8. On 4WD, align the matchmarks on the transfer case and driveshatt.
   a. Install the four washers and nuts to hold the driveshaft to the
   transfer case. Tighten the nuts to 54 ft. Ibs. (74 Nm).
   b. Align the matchmarks on the driveshaft and differential flanges.
   c. Install the four washers, bolts and nuts to the driveshaft and differ-
   ential carrier. Tighten the bolts to 54 ft. Ibs. (74 Nm).


9. Lower the vehicle and connect the negative battery cable to the battery.

U-JOINT REPLACEMENT

Refer to U-Joint Replacement in the Front Driveshaft procedure.

Center Support Bearing

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

» See Figures 89, 90, 91 and 92

1. Remove the front driveshaft assembly.


2. Place matchmarks on the flanges of the front driveshaft and interme-
   diate shaft.


3. Remove the 4 bolts and nuts.

SST-

Fig. 90 Remove the flange from the shaft, then separate the

center support bearing using a puller

Fig. 91 Check the play of the center bearing, be sure it moves

smoothly

Matchmarks

SST

Fig. 89 Stake the nut, then retain the flange and remove the nut

Rear

Cross Section of

Center Support

Bearing

Fig. 92 Install the center bearing so that the rib is placed as

shown