PROCEDURE
INSTALL FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT SPIDER BEARING
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for all propeller shaft universal joint spider bearing.
Apply MP grease to a new spider and spider bearing.
Note
Be careful not to apply too much grease.
Install the universal joint spider to the propeller shaft.
Using SST, install 2 of the spider bearings to the universal joint spider.
Using SST, adjust both bearings so that the snap ring grooves are at maximum and equal width.
Install 4 new snap rings of equal thickness which will allow no axial play.
Tech Tips
Do not reuse the snap rings.
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Note
Use a new retainer ring.
Use retainer rings with as close the same thickness as possible on both ends.
| *a | Hammering Point |
Using a hammer, tap the yoke until there is no clearance between the spider bearing outer race and snap ring.
Tech Tips
Install a new spider bearing on the sleeve side using the procedure described above.
Align the matchmarks on the flange yoke and sleeve yoke.
Using SST, install the spider bearings to the universal joint spider.
Using SST, adjust both bearings so that the snap ring grooves are at maximum and equal in width.
Install 4 new snap rings of equal thickness which will allow 0 mm (0 in.) of axial play.
Tech Tips
Do not reuse the snap rings.
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Note
Use a new retainer ring.
Use retainer rings with as close to the same thickness as possible on both ends.
| *a | Hammering Point |
Using a plastic-faced hammer, tap the yoke until there is no clearance between the spider bearing outer race and snap ring.
Tech Tips
Install a new spider bearing on the sleeve side using the procedure described above.
INSPECT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Tech Tips
When replacing a spider bearing, be sure that the grease fitting hole is facing the direction shown in the illustration.
Fill the grease fittings with MP grease.
| *a | Spider Grease Fitting Assembly Direction for Front Propeller Shaft Assembly | *b | Rear Side |
INSPECT FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT SPIDER BEARING