Isuzu Amigo / Axiom / Trooper / Rodeo / VehiCross. Manual - part 1153

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DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM

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DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM

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Special Tools

ILLUSTRATION

TOOL NO.

TOOL NAME

J–39378

Remover and Installer; 

Front Axle mount bushing

J– 26941

Remover; Bearing needle

J–2619–01

Hammer; Sliding

J–41693

Installer; Oil seal

J–41694

Installer; Bearing needle

J–8092

Grip

J–36830

Installer; Oil seal

J–35910

Pliers; Band bellows, 

drive shaft

ILLUSTRATION

TOOL NO.

TOOL NAME

4C–26

DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM

Propeller Shaft

General Description

401RX002

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Torque is transmitted from the transmission to the axle
through propeller shaft and universal joint assembles.
All propeller shafts are the balanced tubular type. A
splined slip joint is provided in some drivelines.

• Since the propeller shaft is balanced carefully,

welding or any other modification is not permitted.

• Alignment marks should be applied to each propeller

shaft before removal.

• Park, turn the engine off and apply the parking brake

to secure the vehicle.

• Carefully attach the propeller shaft to the vise, do not

overtighten the vise when securing the   propeller
shaft, this may cause deformation.

Legend

(1) Front Propeller Shaft
(2) Rear Propeller Shaft;

Aluminum Tube with Spline Yoke Type

(3) Rear Propeller Shaft;

Aluminum Tube with Flange Yoke Type

(4) Rear Propeller Shaft;

Steel Tube Type (for 4

´4, 6VD1, A/T model)

DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM

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Phasing
The propeller shaft is designed and built with the yoke
lugs (ears) in line with each other. This design produces
the smoothest running shaft possible, called phasing.
Vibration can be caused by an out-of-phase propeller
shaft. The propeller shaft will absorb vibrations from
speeding up and slowing down each time the universal
joint spins. This vibration would be the same as a
person snapping rope and watching the "wave" reaction
flow to the end. A propeller shaft working in phase
would be similar to two persons snapping a rope at the
same time, and watching the "waves" meet and cancel
each other out. In comparison, this would be the same
as the universal joints on a propeller shaft. A total
cancellation of vibration produces a smooth flow of
power in the driveline. It is very important to apply a
reference mark to the propeller shaft before removal, to
assure installation alignment.

Universal Joint

401RW015

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A universal joint consists of two Y-shaped yokes
connected by a crossmember called a spider.
The spider is shaped like a cross. Universal joints are
designed to handle the effects of various loadings and
front or rear axle windup during acceleration. Within the
designed angle variations, the universal joint will
operate efficiently and safely. When the design angle is
changed or exceeded the operational life of the joint
may decrease.
The bearings used in universal joints are of the needle
roller type. The needle rollers are held in place on the
trunnions by round bearing cups. The bearing cups are
held in the yokes by snap rings. 

Legend

(1) Spider
(2) Yoke