How do I "Lubricate the Propellor Shaft"?

kyle morley · 06-07-2012, 08:49 PM

I've been having the dealer do major services but now that the car is out of warrantee I think I'll do them myself.

Can someone tell me how I "lubricate the propellor shaft"? I was not aware that the car even had a propellor.

philrav4 · 06-07-2012, 09:06 PM

Is your vehicle 2wd or 4wd?

slickracer · 06-07-2012, 10:11 PM

With all due respect, I would suggest you continue to take your RAV to the dealer.

vanib · 06-07-2012, 11:44 PM

well, if he does not try, then he'll never learn. After giving him the right info or guidance, let him decide if he wants to attempt it.

Kyle_morley, Just check Junebug's profile for the repair manuals and see what you find.

friendly_jacek · 06-08-2012, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by kyle morley

Can someone tell me how I "lubricate the propellor shaft"? I was not aware that the car even had a propellor.

No propeller, but you have a propeller shaft if you have 4WD. Some car terminology is borrowed from marine tradition.

I thought you were supposed to retourque the propeller shaft bolts, not aware of lubricating.

vanib · 06-08-2012, 10:22 AM

Kyle_morley, you owe me $10.

Rav4 and Highlander 4WD do not need propeller shaft lubrication!

sean20202020 · 06-16-2012, 06:59 PM

I learned other vehicle has grease fitting around the shafts.

In Tacoma
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd...tacomas-7.html

igorKanshyn · 01-05-2013, 01:27 AM

Are you guys sure that "propeller shaft lubrication" has to be done on RAV4?

Based on this http://www.mayfieldtoyota.com/downlo...hedule%20E.pdf maintenance schedule, this work is for other models.

Dr. Dyno · 01-05-2013, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by igorKanshyn

Are you guys sure that "propeller shaft lubrication" has to be done on RAV4?

Welcome, but I believe post #6 covered that.

Dr. Dyno · 01-05-2013, 07:42 AM

Hey Kyle, if you do find a grease fitting on the driveshaft hit the muffler bearing while you're under there too.

06-07-2012, 08:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
kyle morley Senior Member Country: Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: WI Posts: 226 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How do I "Lubricate the Propellor Shaft"? I've been having the dealer do major services but now that the car is out of warrantee I think I'll do them myself. Can someone tell me how I "lubricate the propellor shaft"? I was not aware that the car even had a propellor.

06-07-2012, 11:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
vanib Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Posts: 2,968 Thanks: 68 Thanked 170 Times in 157 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	well, if he does not try, then he'll never learn. After giving him the right info or guidance, let him decide if he wants to attempt it. Kyle_morley, Just check Junebug's profile for the repair manuals and see what you find. __________________ 2008 Base Rav4, 4 Cylinder, 4WD My upgrades Allen Spare tire Bike Rack Currently listening to "Crimson Glory - Astronomica"

06-08-2012, 10:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
vanib Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Posts: 2,968 Thanks: 68 Thanked 170 Times in 157 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Kyle_morley, you owe me $10. Rav4 and Highlander 4WD do not need propeller shaft lubrication! __________________ 2008 Base Rav4, 4 Cylinder, 4WD My upgrades Allen Spare tire Bike Rack Currently listening to "Crimson Glory - Astronomica"

01-05-2013, 01:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
igorKanshyn Junior Member Country: Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Is it required for RAV4? Are you guys sure that "propeller shaft lubrication" has to be done on RAV4? Based on this http://www.mayfieldtoyota.com/downlo...hedule%20E.pdf maintenance schedule, this work is for other models.

06-07-2012, 09:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
philrav4 Senior Member Country: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 210 Thanks: 6 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Is your vehicle 2wd or 4wd?

06-07-2012, 10:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
slickracer Junior Member Country: Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	With all due respect, I would suggest you continue to take your RAV to the dealer.

06-16-2012, 06:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
sean20202020 Member Country: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Toronto, 06 Rav4 I4AWD Posts: 174 Thanks: 5 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I learned other vehicle has grease fitting around the shafts. In Tacoma http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd...tacomas-7.html

01-05-2013, 07:42 AM	#10 (permalink)
Dr. Dyno Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Eastern CT Posts: 2,842 Thanks: 75 Thanked 127 Times in 123 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hey Kyle, if you do find a grease fitting on the driveshaft hit the muffler bearing while you're under there too.

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