CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Note
When using a vise, place aluminum plates between the part and vise.
When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
PROCEDURE
REMOVE SLIDING SHAFT BOOT
| *1 | Propeller Shaft Boot Clamp |
| *2 | Sliding Shaft Boot |
| *a | Matchmark of Front Propeller Shaft Assembly and Sleeve Yoke |
| *b | Matchmark of Pinching Portion of Propeller Shaft Boot Clamp |
| *c | Pinching Portion |
Place matchmarks on the front propeller shaft assembly and sleeve yoke.
Apply matchmarks at the pinching portions of the propeller shaft boot clamps of the front propeller shaft assembly and sleeve yoke.
Tech Tips
Make sure to place matchmarks to clearly identify the location of the pinching portions of the propeller shaft boot clamps.
If the pinching portions are installed at different locations than where they were located before disassembly, the rotational balance of the front propeller shaft assembly cannot be ensured, which may result in vibrations and noise.
Make sure that the matchmarks are different enough so that they cannot be confused with each other.
The location of the pinching portions may differ from the location shown in the illustration, so make sure to confirm and properly place matchmarks according to the vehicle.
Using a side cutter or pliers, disconnect the 2 propeller shaft boot clamps.
Disconnect the 2 propeller shaft boot clamps.
Remove the sleeve yoke, and then remove the sliding shaft boot and 2 propeller shaft boot clamps.
REMOVE UNIVERSAL JOINT SPIDER ASSEMBLY
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for both universal joint spiders.
| *a | Matchmark |
Place matchmarks on the flange yoke and front propeller shaft assembly.
Using a brass bar and hammer, slightly tap in the spider bearing outer races.
Using needle nose pliers, remove the 4 snap rings from the grooves.
| *a | Turn |
| *b | Hold |
Using SST, push out the spider bearing from the front propeller shaft assembly.
Tech Tips
Before installing SST, sufficiently raise the part labeled A. If the part labeled A is too low, it may be difficult to install SST.
| *a | Hammering Point |
Tap off the front propeller shaft assembly to remove the spider bearing.
Note
Do not tap the shaft.
Tech Tips
Remove the spider bearing on the opposite side using the same procedure.
Remove the flange yoke from the front propeller shaft assembly.
| *a | Turn |
| *b | Hold |
Install the 2 removed spider bearing outer races to the spider.
Using SST, push out the spider bearing from the flange yoke.
Tech Tips
Before installing SST, sufficiently raise the part labeled A. If the part labeled A is too low, it may be difficult to install SST.
| *a | Hammering Point |
Tap off the spider bearing with a hammer.
Tech Tips
Remove the spider bearing on the opposite side using the same procedure.
Remove the spider.