Nissan Armada 2025-2026 Service and Repair Manual: Rear Propeller Shaft

Exploded View

REMOVAL

Propeller shaft assembly

: vehicle front

: N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)

: Always replace after every disassembly.

DISASSEMBLY

	Snap ring		Journal bearing		Journal
	Flange yoke		Propeller shaft (1st shaft)		Propeller shaft (2nd shaft)

: vehicle front

: Always replace after every disassembly.

: Apply multi-purpose grease.

NOTE:

Replace , and as a set.

Removal and Installation

WARNING:

• Jacking up or lift up the vehicle may the vehicle height to go down which cause a personal injury and/or damage to the air suspension component parts. Refer to Precaution for when Jacking and Lifting Up the vehicle with Electronic Air Suspension System.

REMOVAL

Shift the transmission to the neutral position, and then release the parking brake.

Put matching mark on rear propeller shaft flange yoke and transmission companion flange.

CAUTION:

For matching mark, use paint. Never damage propeller shaft flange and transmission companion flange.

Put matching mark on rear propeller shaft flange yoke and rear final drive companion flange.

CAUTION:

For matching mark, use paint. Never damage propeller shaft flange and final drive companion flange.

Remove center bearing mounting bracket fixing nuts ( ).

Remove propeller shaft assembly fixing bolts and nuts, and separate propeller shaft assembly from transmission companion flange and final drive companion flange.

Remove propeller shaft assembly.

Perform inspection after removal. Refer to Inspection.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

• For non-reusable parts, refer to Exploded View.

• For each tightening torque, refer to Exploded View.

• Align matching mark to install propeller shaft flange yoke and rear final drive companion flange.

  

• Align matching mark to install propeller shaft flange yoke and transmission companion flange.

  

• If propeller shaft or final drive has been replaced, connect them as follows:

  • Install propeller shaft while aligning matching mark of propeller shaft with matching mark of final drive on the joint as close as possible.

  

• Perform inspection after installation. Refer to Inspection.

Disassembly and Assembly

DISASSEMBLY

Put a matching mark between propeller shaft and flange yoke as shown.

CAUTION:

For matching mark, use paint. Never damage the surface.

Remove snap rings .

Lightly tap bottom of yoke using a copper hammer and remove journal bearing.

CAUTION:

Never damage the yoke.

Remove grease nipple.

ASSEMBLY

Install journal bearing to journal.

CAUTION:

• Never reuse journal and journal bearing.

• Always replace journal, journal bearing, and snap rings as a set.

• Apply multi-purpose grease to journal bearing.

• Install bearing using a vise.

  

  CAUTION:

  Never damage bearing or flange yoke.

• Install journal to propeller shaft so that grease nipple on journal portion is in the same direction.

  

  CAUTION:

  Never reuse journal.

Install snap rings .

Check that the journal moves smoothly and is below the joint flex torque specification.

Joint flex torque

: Refer to Journal.

NOTE:

The joint flex torque may not be satisfied soon after the assembly.

Check the journal axial play. Refer to Inspection.

Inspection

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Appearance

Check propeller shaft tube surface for dents or cracks. If malfunction is detected, replace propeller shaft assembly.

Propeller Shaft Runout

Check propeller shaft runout at several points with a dial indicator. If runout exceeds specifications, replace propeller shaft assembly.

Propeller shaft runout

: Refer to Propeller Shaft Tube.

Journal Axial Play

As shown in the figure, while fixing yoke on one side, check axial play of joint. If the journal axial play exceeds the specification, repair or replace the journal parts.

Journal axial play

: Refer to Journal.

Joint Flex Torque

Check that the journal moves smoothly and is below the joint flex torque specification. If the joint flex torque exceeds the specification, repair or replace the journal parts.

Joint flex torque

: Refer to Journal.

Center Bearing

Check center bearing for noise and damage. If malfunction is detected, replace propeller shaft assembly.

CAUTION:

Never disassemble center bearing.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION