Joint Area Excessive Play Inspection
1. Shake the universal joint by hand and verify that there is no excessive play.

2. If there is any excessive play, replace the propeller shaft..
Propeller Shaft Runout Inspection
CAUTION:
Do not rotate the propeller shaft using engine force when inspecting.
1. Shift to neutral position and release the parking brake.
2. Rotate the rear wheel by hand and inspect the propeller shaft runout at the two locations shown in the figure.

If it exceeds the standard specification, replace the propeller shaft.
0.8 mm {0.031 in}
Propeller Shaft Inspection
Propeller Shaft Removal/InstallationFloor Under Cover Removal/Installation
1. Lift up the vehicle.
2. Remove bolts A.
3. Remove fasteners B.
4. Remove the floor under cover No.1.
5. Remove nuts C.
6. Remove fasteners D.
7. Remove bolts E.
8. Remove the floor under cover No.2.
9. Remove bolts F.
10. Remove the fastener G.
11. Remove the floor ...
Service Cautions
Injury/damage Prevention Precautions
Depending on the vehicle, the cooling fan may operate suddenly even when
the ignition is switched to off. Therefore, keep hands and tools away from the
cooling fan even if the cooling fan is not operating to prevent injury to personnel
or damage t ...
Electric Variable Valve Timing Actuator, Hydraulic Variable Valve Timing Actuator
Removal/Installation
WARNING:
A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it
is cool before servicing.
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble the electric variable valve timing actuator and hydraulic
variable valve timing actuator because they are precision units.
If ...