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# REAR PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY > INSTALLATION

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1. INSTALL PROPELLER SHAFT WITH CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY

1. Remove SST from the extension housing.

1. Install the propeller shaft into the extension housing.

1. Install the center support bearing bracket with the 2 plates and 2 bolts. Tighten the bolts as much as possible by hand.

1. Align the matchmarks on the propeller shaft flange and differential flange.

1. Install the propeller shaft with the 4 bolts, 4 washers and 4 nuts.

   Torque:
     88 N*m{ 897 kgf*cm , 65 ft.*lbf }

1. Unload the vehicle. The center line of the center bearing and center bearing housing (see illustration) must be adjusted to within 0 +- 1 mm (0 +- 0.04 in.) of each other. Measure the difference along the vehicle front/rear axis.

1. Tighten the 2 bolts of the center support bearing bracket.

   Torque:
     36 N*m{ 360 kgf*cm , 26 ft.*lbf }

2. INSTALL PROPELLER SHAFT WITH CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY (for 4WD)

1. Align the matchmarks on the propeller shaft flange and differential flange.

1. Install the propeller shaft with the 4 bolts, 4 nuts and 4 washers.

   Torque:
     88 N*m{ 897 kgf*cm , 65 ft.*lbf }

1. Install the center support bearing bracket with the 2 bolts. Tighten the bolts as much as possible by hand.

1. Align the matchmarks on the propeller shaft flange and transfer flange.

1. Install the propeller shaft with the 4 bolts, 4 washers and 4 nuts.

   Torque:
     88 N*m{ 897 kgf*cm , 65 ft.*lbf }

1. Unload the vehicle. The center line of the center bearing and center bearing housing (see illustration) must be adjusted to within 0 +- 1 mm (0 +- 0.04 in.) of each other. Measure the difference along the vehicle front/rear axis.

1. Tighten the 2 bolts of the center support bearing bracket.

   Torque:
     36 N*m{ 360 kgf*cm , 26 ft.*lbf }