I was just looking at the service intervals for my '98 Tacoma 4x4 at http://smg.toyotapartsandservice.com...1998&int_id=68

There's something there that I don't recognize. It says "Lubricate propeller shaft and retorque bolts (4WD)"

It just occured to me that propell is a synonym for drive -> propeller shaft = drive shaft. I'm in the habit of doing the standard chasis lube whenever I change my oil, so I've got that covered. But which bolts need to be retorqued?

Thanks,
Greenman

Note: I unintentionally posted this question first to the non-year related forum. Since routine maintainance does vary, I've reposted it here with appologies for double posting.

 

I would assume they are talking about the 4 bolts that connect the shaft to the t-case and the four that connect it to the diff. Not a bad idea I suppose but I can't say I ever retorque mine Unless I remove it for some reason.

 

It doesn't hurt to check those bolts while you're under the truck, they have been known to come loose. Just stick a wrench on them and make sure they're still tight.