INSTALL UNIVERSAL JOINT SPIDER ASSEMBLY
Apply MP grease to a new spider and bearings.
Fit the spider into the flange yoke.
Using SST, install the 2 spider bearings to the spider.
Using SST, adjust the spider bearings so that: 1) the flange yoke does not overlap the snap ring grooves of the spider bearings, and the grooves are as wide as possible; and 2) the groove width on both sides is the same.
Install 2 new snap rings to the installed spider bearings. The snap rings must have equal thickness which will allow 0 to 0.05 mm (0 to 0.002 in.) axial play.
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Note
New snap rings must be used.
The snap ring thickness must be the same on both ends.
Using a hammer, tap the flange yoke until there is no clearance between the spider bearings and snap rings.
Align the matchmarks on the flange yoke and sleeve yoke.
Install new spider bearings on the sleeve yoke side.
Tech Tips
Use the procedures described above.
Tech Tips
Perform the installation of the other universal joint spider(s) using the same procedures.
INSPECT UNIVERSAL JOINT SPIDER ASSEMBLY
Check the spider bearings for wear or damage.
Check each spider bearing's axial play by turning the yoke while holding the shaft tightly.
| Maximum bearing axial play |
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| 0.05 mm (0.002 in.) |
If the bearing axial play is greater than the maximum, replace the spider bearing.
INSTALL CENTER NO. 1 SUPPORT BEARING ASSEMBLY
Install the center support bearing to the intermediate shaft.
Coat the splines of the intermediate shaft with MP grease.
Align the matchmarks on the flange coupling and intermediate shaft.
Install the washer.
Using SST to hold the flange, press the bearing into position by tightening a new nut.
Loosen the nut.
Torque the nut again.
Using a chisel and hammer, stake the lock nut.
Align the matchmarks on the flanges and connect the flanges with the 4 washers and 4 nuts.
Tech Tips
If replacing either the flange or intermediate shaft, reassemble them so that the yoke (2WD: sleeve yoke; 4WD: front flange yoke) of the intermediate shaft and the rear flange yoke of the propeller shaft are facing in opposite directions.
INSPECT PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 4WD)
When replacing the spider bearing, be sure that the grease fitting hole is facing the direction shown in the illustration.