
PR-12
PROPELLER SHAFT - SPIDER BEARING
Matchmarks
SPIDER BEARING
Matchmarks PR01D-02
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT
2WD: (See page PR-4 )
4WD: (See page PR-8 )
2. PLACE MATCHMARKS ON SHAFT AND YOKE
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3. REMOVE SNAP RINGS
(a) Using a brass bar and hammer, slightly tap in the bearing
outer races.
(b) Using 2 screwdrivers, remove the 4 snap rings from the
grooves.
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4. REMOVE SPIDER BEARINGS
NOTICE:
Be careful not to grip the propeller shaft tube too tightly in
SST a vise as this will cause deformation.
(a) Using SST, push out the bearing from the propeller shaft.
A
SST 09332-25010
HINT:
Sufficiently raise the part indicated by "A" so that it does not
PR0019 come into contact with the bearing.
(b) Clamp the bearing outer race in a vise and tap off the pro-
peller shaft with a hammer.
HINT:
Remove the bearing on opposite side in the same procedure.
(c) Install the 2 removed bearing outer races to the spider.
(d) Using SST, push out the bearing from the yoke.
SST 09332-25010
SST (e) Clamp the outer bearing race in a vise and tap off the yoke
with a hammer.
HINT:
Remove the bearing on the opposite side in the same proce-
dure.
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PROPELLER SHAFT - SPIDER BEARING
Color 5. SELECT SPIDER BEARING
Select the bearing according to whether or not there is a drill
Drill Mark mark on the yoke section.
Yoke Bearing
Yoke
With drill mark With color mark (Red)
No drill mark No color mark
Drill Mark
Bearing
Cup
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6. INSTALL SPIDER BEARINGS
(a) Apply MP grease to a new spider and bearings.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to apply too much grease.
(b) Align the matchmarks on the yoke and shaft.
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(c) Fit the spider into the yoke.
SST
(d) Using SST, install new bearings on the spider.
SST 09332-25010
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(e) Using SST, adjust both bearings so that the snap ring
grooves are at maximum and equal widths.
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PROPELLER SHAFT - SPIDER BEARING
7. INSTALL SNAP RINGS
(a) Install 2 new snap rings of equal thickness which will allow
0 - 0.05 mm (0 - 0.0020 in.) axial play.
HINT:
Do not reuse the snap rings.
Color or Mark Thickness mm (in.)
1 2.100 - 2.150 (0.0827 - 0.0846)
2 2.150 - 2.200 (0.0846 - 0.0866)
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3 2.200 - 2.250 (0.0866 - 0.0886)
Brown 2.250 - 2.300 (0.0886 - 0.0906)
Blue 2.300 - 2.350 (0.0906 - 0.0925)
6 2.350 - 2.400 (0.0925 - 0.0945)
7 2.400 - 2.450 (0.0945 - 0.0965)
8 2.450 - 2.500 (0.0965 - 0.0984)
(b) Using a hammer, tap the yoke until there is no clearance
between the bearing outer race and snap ring.
8. CHECK SPIDER BEARING
(a) Check that the spider bearing moves smoothly.
(b) Check the spider bearing axial play.
Bearing axial play: Maximum 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
HINT:
S Install new spider bearings on the shaft side in the proce-
dure described above.
S When replacing the propeller shaft spider on 4WD ve-
PR0031 hicles, be sure that the grease fitting assembly hole is fac-
ing in the direction shown in the illustrations.
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Author : Date : 1169
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PROPELLER SHAFT - SPIDER BEARING
SPIDER GREASE FITTING ASSEMBLY
DIRECTION FOR FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT
No.3
The figure at left shows the
No.2 locations of the grease fittings
as seen from the rear.
No.1 No.3
No.1
No.2
SPIDER GREASE FITTING ASSEMBLY
DIRECTION FOR REAR PROPELLER SHAFT
No.1 No.2 No.3 No.5
The figure at left shows the
No.4 locations of the grease fittings
as seen from the rear.
No.1 No.2
No.4
No.3 No.5
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Author : Date : 1170