PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY


  1. REMOVE UNIVERSAL JOINT SLEEVE YOKE


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      Place matchmarks on the universal joint sleeve yoke and propeller shaft.

    2. Remove the universal joint sleeve yoke from the propeller shaft.

    3. Remove the grease fitting.

  2. REMOVE DUST SEAL


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      Grip the lip of the dust seal with pliers, and pull up the dust seal.

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      Insert the tip of a screwdriver into the gap made between the dust seal and dust cover to remove the dust seal.

      Note


      • When removing the dust cover, do not deform it.

      • If the cover has been deformed, replace with a new propeller shaft assembly.

  3. REMOVE SPIDER BEARING


    1. Place matchmarks on the flange yoke and sliding yoke.

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      Using snap ring pliers, remove the retainer ring.

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      Using a press, extrude the spider bearing just until the spider and yoke come into contact.

      Tech Tips

      Disassembly is easier if you remove the grease fitting in advance, because it will allow you to have more extrusion area.

    4. Remove the spider bearing on the opposite side using the same procedures.

  4. REMOVE UNIVERSAL JOINT SPIDER ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the universal joint spider assembly.

  5. INSPECT UNIVERSAL JOINT SLEEVE YOKE


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      Fixing the sliding yoke horizontally in a vise, place a dial indicator onto the yoke of the sleeve yoke to measure the free play.

      Tech Tips

      Place the dial indicator at a spot 50 mm (1.96 in.) away from the center of the sleeve yoke.

      Standard free play
      0.185 to 0.393 mm (0.0073 to 0.0155 in.)
      Maximum free play
      0.63 mm (0.0248 in.)

    2. If the free play is greater than the maximum, replace the sleeve yoke.

  6. INSPECT SPIDER BEARING

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    1. If there are any scratches or cracks in the spider journal area or on the spider bearing, replace the spider or spider bearing.

    2. If there are any scratches or cracks on the thrust washer or bearing case lip, replace the spider bearing.

    3. Measure the clearance of the spider bearing.


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        Using a caliper gauge, measure the bore diameter (A) of the bearing case of the spider bearing.

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        Using a micrometer, measure the diameter (B) of the needle roller.

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        Using a micrometer, measure the diameter (C) of the journal of the spider.

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      Calculate the clearance between the spider journal and spider bearing as follows: Subtract the outside diameter of the needle roller (B x 2) from the inside diameter of the bearing case (A), then subtract the outside diameter of the spider journal (C).

      Standard clearance (mm) Maximum clearance (mm)
      0.022 to 0.061 mm (0.0009 to 0.0024 in.) 0.1 mm (0.0039 in.)

    5. If the clearance is greater than the maximum, change the spider journal or the spider bearing.

  7. REMOVE UNIVERSAL JOINT FLANGE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Fix the flange coupling at the center bearing section in a vise.

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      Using SST and a hammer, loosen the staked part of the lock nut.

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      Note

      The 2 lock nuts are staked.

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      Place matchmarks on the intermediate shaft and flange coupling.

    4. Using a socket wrench (41 mm), remove the lock nut and flange coupling from the intermediate shaft.

      Note

      Check that the staked nut is released completely before removing as the shaft can be damaged.

  8. REMOVE NO. 1 CENTER SUPPORT BEARING ASSEMBLY


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      Secure the bolts, remove the 4 nuts respectively, and then remove the center bearing plate and center bearing cushion rubber.

    2. Using a brass bar and hammer, tap evenly around the outside of the center bearing to remove it.

  9. REMOVE DUST DEFLECTOR


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      Using a screwdriver and hammer, tap out the dust deflectors from the universal joint flange and intermediate shaft.