PROCEDURE
INSTALL FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT SPIDER ASSEMBLY
Apply MP grease to a new spider and a new bearings.
Note
Be careful not to apply too much grease.
Fit the spider into the flange yoke.
Using SST, install the bearings on the spider.
Using SST, adjust both bearings so that the snap ring grooves are at maximum and equal in width.
Install 2 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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Using a hammer, tap the yoke until there is no clearance between the bearing outer race and snap ring.
| *a | Matchmark |
Align the matchmarks on the propeller shaft and flange yoke or flange yoke and sleeve yoke.
Install the flange yoke to the sleeve yoke or propeller shaft.
Tech Tips
Install 2 new spider bearings and snap rings on the flange yoke side using the procedure described above.
APPLY MP GREASE
| *a | MP Grease Application Area |
Apply MP grease to the propeller shaft (the edge of the spline) as shown in the illustration.
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Tech Tips
The amount of grease differs depending on the color of the spline portion of the sleeve yoke.
Align the matchmarks and install the sleeve yoke to the propeller shaft.
Note
Do not scratch the spline portion.
Make sure that there is no foreign matter.
INSPECT PROPELLER SHAFT GREASE FITTING DIRECTION
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 | No. 1 Grease Fitting | *b | No. 2 Grease Fitting |
| *c | No. 3 Grease Fitting | *d | Rear Side |
INSPECT SPIDER BEARING